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Microsoft Corp sells software, cloud computing (Azure), productivity tools (Office/Microsoft 365), and related enterprise and consumer…
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MSFT
Microsoft Corp
$492.24
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−$7.46-1.49%
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- $494.41
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- $495.19
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- $490.16
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- $499.70
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Technology
- Size
- Mega-cap
- Market cap
- $3.71T
- Shares out
- 7.43B
- Country
- US
- IPO
- Mar 13, 1986
- Exchange
- NASDAQ
- Website
- microsoft.com
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Performance Comparison: Microsoft And Competitors In Software Industry
In brief
Microsoft looks undervalued on earnings and book value, but its high sales valuation and lower ROE suggest mixed signals for investors.
Exclusive: Coursera, Microsoft and Steve Hanke on the Future of Jobs — AI Could Be a ‘Net Job Creator’
In brief
AI is reshaping jobs by shifting skill requirements rather than eliminating roles, creating a need for hybrid human‑AI expertise and potentially adding new employment opportunities.
Industry Comparison: Evaluating Microsoft Against Competitors In Software Industry
In brief
Microsoft appears undervalued on earnings and book value but may be overvalued on sales, with strong profitability and a healthy balance sheet.
Consumer Tech (Aug 31-Sep 4): NVIDIA Buys World's Largest Open AI Developer, Trump Claims Total Control On Hormuz & More
In brief
Nvidia’s $12.93 billion purchase of Hugging Face expands its AI ecosystem and positions it to capture growing demand for custom AI chips.
Microsoft Stock: Why Satya Nadella's $44 Million Sale May Not Spook Investors
In brief
A $44 million pre‑planned sale by Nadella is seen as routine, so Microsoft stock remains steady.
Wall Street Rallies as Fed’s Waller Hints at September Rate Hold: Stock Market Today
In brief
Fed’s hint of a rate pause lifted risk sentiment, sending tech, small‑caps and crypto‑linked stocks higher and easing Treasury yields and the dollar.
Microsoft Consolidates Business Into Two Segments in Sweeping AI-Driven Overhaul
In brief
Microsoft’s AI‑focused reporting overhaul clarifies revenue streams without altering its fiscal outlook.
Microsoft, Amazon, Google Circle $50B Chinese AI Upstart as It Files for IPO
In brief
Moonshot AI’s Hong Kong IPO and U.S. cloud talks could inject $3 billion and critical infrastructure, but U.S. regulatory scrutiny may threaten the deals.
Nvidia's 8% Grip on the S&P 500 Is Unlike Anything Wall Street Has Seen: Jensen Huang-Led Chipmaker is 'Making History,' Says This Commentator
In brief
Nvidia’s 8% stake in the S&P 500 makes it the most powerful single company in the index, underscoring AI’s dominance and reshaping exposure for ETFs and investors alike.
Microsoft Restructures Financial Reporting Into Two Segments For FY27: Agents & Infra And Devices & Consumer
In brief
Microsoft’s FY27 segment split redefines its business focus into Agents & Infra versus Devices & Consumer.
BlackRock: AI Boom Still in Phase 1 as Amazon, Google, Microsoft Fuel 'Massive Build-Out'
In brief
AI is still in a heavy‑build phase; big tech capex is soaring, but broader productivity benefits are yet to materialize.
Investors Are Missing Microsoft’s Biggest AI Edge, Analyst Says
In brief
Microsoft’s AI strategy, focused on secure, cost‑efficient deployment, is now valued at a higher price target, suggesting stronger upside potential for investors.
Opera Once Helped Trigger a €561M Microsoft Fine. Now It Just Lost Its EU Antitrust Fight Over Edge
In brief
Opera’s antitrust fight against Microsoft’s Edge failed, reinforcing Microsoft’s regulatory standing and denting Opera’s market prospects.
Comparing Microsoft With Industry Competitors In Software Industry
In brief
Microsoft appears undervalued on earnings and book value but may be overvalued on sales; its strong profitability and growth reinforce its competitive edge.
QUICK SPARK: Microsoft's AI Spending Pays Off With Azure Growth Set to Reach 45%
In brief
Microsoft’s AI‑driven Azure growth justifies a higher valuation, while Nvidia’s financing moves and Ackman’s stake reinforce the AI boom.
Comparing Microsoft With Industry Competitors In Software Industry
In brief
Microsoft trades at a modest valuation relative to peers but shows stronger earnings and growth, making it an attractive, though sales‑overvalued, play.
Bill Ackman Saw Microsoft Before the Chart Did
In brief
Bill Ackman’s long‑term bet on Microsoft predates the chart’s Golden Cross, and the upcoming technical signal may amplify momentum‑driven buying without changing the fundamental outlook.
Elizabeth Warren Says 6 Huge Companies Pocketed $83 Billion in Tax Breaks as Americans Struggled: 'Let That Sink In'
In brief
A small elite of tech and finance giants pocketed $83 billion in tax breaks, spotlighting fiscal imbalance and prompting calls for regulatory action.
Steve Ballmer is $65 Billion Richer than Bill Gates. Here’s Why.
In brief
Ballmer’s 4 % Microsoft stake and the stock’s rebound have made him $65 billion richer than Gates, underscoring the power of retained equity versus philanthropy.
Microsoft Runs On It, Nvidia Validates It: IREN CEO Says the Real Edge Is Owning the Entire AI Stack
In brief
IREN’s partnership with Microsoft and NVIDIA validates its strategy to own the entire AI stack, positioning it for stronger revenue growth and competitive differentiation.
Comparative Study: Microsoft And Industry Competitors In Software Industry
In brief
Microsoft looks undervalued on earnings and book value but carries a sales‑based valuation premium; its cash‑flow strength and growth offset a modest ROE weakness.
What's Going On With Microsoft Stock?
In brief
Microsoft’s AI partnership with HUMAIN and potential revenue‑share deal with Moonshot, amid a broader software rally, are lifting the stock.
ChronoScale Announces Plans With Microsoft For 50-MW AI Compute Deployment In North America
In brief
ChronoScale and Microsoft are teaming up to add 50 MW of high‑density AI compute power to North America, leveraging NVIDIA hardware and liquid cooling.
Trump Weighs New Semiconductor Tariffs That Could Hit AI Data Center Servers, Laptops and Gaming Consoles: Report
In brief
New U.S. semiconductor tariffs could raise costs for AI data‑center expansion, threatening the rapid growth of U.S. tech giants’ AI infrastructure.
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