Better-than-expected results from Microsoft

The world's largest software firm, Microsoft, has reported better-than-expected results.

Better-than-expected results from Microsoft

The world's largest software firm, Microsoft, has reported better-than-expected results.

It made a profit of €4.76bn between October and December, up from €4.62bn over the same period last year.

Earnings were boosted by sales of its Xbox One games console and Surface tablet.

Microsoft's share price has risen around 30% over the last year.

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