Microsoft stock dips as new data-center “power bill” pledge lands ahead of earnings
Microsoft shares fell 0.4% to $477.18 Tuesday after the company announced new measures to limit electricity and water use at its U.S. data centers. The plan comes amid rising local opposition to AI infrastructure costs. Investors are watching for Microsoft’s Jan. 28 earnings to gauge Azure and AI demand. Barclays cut its price target but kept an “Overweight” rating.