Microsoft, ticker NasdaqGS:MSFT, has announced an $18b investment in Australia to expand Azure AI and cloud infrastructure. The plan includes funding for cybersecurity initiatives to support national defenses. Microsoft also aims to provide AI-related skills training to 3 million Australians by 2028. This is Microsoft’s largest committed investment in Australia to date. For investors watching NasdaqGS:MSFT, this move adds fresh context to a company that has seen a 39.6% return over 3 years...