Bloomberg Microsoft Corp shares rise in late trading, reversing an earlier decline, after the software giant gave a forecast that reassured investors the company’s Azure cloud-computing business still has potential to drive growth. Earlier, Microsoft had reported quarterly sales that topped $50 billion for the first time and profit that exceeded analysts’ estimates, fuelled by cloud, gaming and Windows …

  Bloomberg Natural gas prices in Europe declined as Russia’s shipments increased and weather forecasts pointed to milder temperatures in the region. Orders to send gas through Ukraine via Velke Kapusany, a major entry point in Slovakia, rose to the highest level since January 1, according to data from operator Eustream. Shipments still remain below normal. Above-average temperatures are expected …

  Bloomberg The UK plans to bulk up the amount of power capacity it has ready for next winter, beyond the amount recommended by network operator National Grid Plc. The government set the target for the 2022-23 power capacity auction 14% higher than National Grid’s recommendation, according to a letter from Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng. Under the system, Britain pays …