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Microsoft News 30 January 2026 - 5 February 2026

Microsoft stock flips higher after Stifel downgrade puts Azure, AI spend back in focus

Microsoft stock flips higher after Stifel downgrade puts Azure, AI spend back in focus

NEW YORK, Feb 5, 2026, 09:36 EST — Regular session. Microsoft shares climbed roughly 0.7% to $414.19 in early Thursday trading, clawing back some losses amid growing scrutiny over the expenses tied to the AI expansion. It’s crucial now, with software and cloud stocks undergoing rapid repricing. Investors are pressing hard: how long will companies keep sinking money into chips…
5 February 2026
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Microsoft stock ends higher as software selloff deepens; traders weigh Azure outages and AI spend

Microsoft stock ends higher as software selloff deepens; traders weigh Azure outages and AI spend

NEW YORK, Feb 4, 2026, 16:07 EST — After-hours update. Microsoft (MSFT) shares closed Wednesday up 0.6% at $413.56, bucking the broader sell-off in software stocks that has unsettled some corners of the tech sector. This mattered because Microsoft has set the tone for the “AI trade” since its earnings last week, and the recent drop in its shares has…
4 February 2026
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Microsoft stock price slips at the open as AI disruption fears ripple — what’s driving MSFT now

Microsoft stock price slips at the open as AI disruption fears ripple — what’s driving MSFT now

NEW YORK, Feb 4, 2026, 09:31 EST — Regular session Microsoft Corp shares dropped 2.9% to $411.21 in early Nasdaq action Wednesday, slipping from an opening price of $422 and hitting a low of $408.94. That put the stock $12.12 below its last close. The plunge is significant since Microsoft is now seen as a stand-in for the AI surge…
4 February 2026
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Microsoft stock slides after hours on AI disruption jitters — what’s next for MSFT

Microsoft stock slides after hours on AI disruption jitters — what’s next for MSFT

NEW YORK, Feb 3, 2026, 16:31 (ET) — Trading in after-hours Microsoft shares fell 2.9% to $411.21 in after-hours trading Tuesday, following a drop during the main session. The stock started the day at $422.00 and fluctuated between $426.50 and $408.62, with roughly 59.9 million shares traded. The decline followed a broader selloff in software and data-analytics stocks, sparked by…
3 February 2026
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Microsoft stock price slips early: MSFT hit by Azure glitches as OpenAI spreads across clouds

Microsoft stock price slips early: MSFT hit by Azure glitches as OpenAI spreads across clouds

New York, February 3, 2026, 09:34 (EST) — Regular session underway Microsoft shares dropped 1.6% to $423.37 in early Tuesday trading, pulling back from the open and underperforming some tech peers as investors zeroed in on cloud execution and AI expenses. This shift matters as markets scramble to price in both the potential gains and the costs tied to Big…
3 February 2026
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Microsoft stock dips as AI spending worries linger, with OpenAI exposure back in focus

Microsoft stock dips as AI spending worries linger, with OpenAI exposure back in focus

New York, Feb 2, 2026, 10:58 (EST) — Regular session Microsoft shares slipped roughly 0.6% to $427.58 on Monday. Investors remain cautious over the expenses tied to the company’s AI expansion and the speed of its cloud growth. The stock has had trouble finding footing since tumbling after last week’s earnings report. Microsoft ranks among the largest components of the…
2 February 2026
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Microsoft stock (MSFT) slips at the open as metals rout and Fed shake-up hit risk appetite

Microsoft stock (MSFT) slips at the open as metals rout and Fed shake-up hit risk appetite

NEW YORK, February 2, 2026, 09:33 EST — Regular session Microsoft shares slipped in early Monday trading, adding to a volatile run for the megacap amid a commodities-driven risk-off mood. The stock dropped roughly 0.8% to $430.29. This matters since Microsoft ranks among the largest components in U.S. equity benchmarks, meaning even a minor shift can pull index performance early…
2 February 2026
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Microsoft stock price in focus after AI spending jolt: what to watch before Monday’s open

Microsoft stock price in focus after AI spending jolt: what to watch before Monday’s open

New York, February 1, 2026, 09:42 ET — The market has closed. Microsoft shares closed Friday at $430.29, slipping 0.7%, and head into the new week still rattled by Thursday’s sharp decline of nearly 10%. (Investing) The stock’s shake-up signals more than just trouble for one company. A packed earnings calendar, featuring megacaps, will challenge market mood following Microsoft’s misstep…
1 February 2026
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Microsoft stock (MSFT) heads into Monday with AI spending bill still in focus

Microsoft stock (MSFT) heads into Monday with AI spending bill still in focus

New York, Feb 1, 2026, 06:34 (EST) — Market closed. Microsoft shares ended Friday down 0.8% at $430.29, leaving the stock under pressure heading into the weekend after a tough two days. That’s key since Microsoft now serves as a clear gauge for how much investors are willing to pay today for AI-driven growth requiring massive infrastructure investment. Once the…
1 February 2026
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Microsoft stock heads into Monday on the back foot after Azure jitters and AI spend fears

Microsoft stock heads into Monday on the back foot after Azure jitters and AI spend fears

New York, Jan 31, 2026, 09:32 EST — Market closed. Microsoft Corp shares slipped on Friday, wrapping up a tough week as investors mulled over the company’s recent cloud figures and their implications for its AI investments. Nasdaq The stock’s drop matters now since Microsoft has turned into a key proxy for the “AI trade” bet: it signals whether demand…
31 January 2026
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Microsoft stock heads into Monday under a cloud after post-earnings slide

Microsoft stock heads into Monday under a cloud after post-earnings slide

New York, January 31, 2026, 08:53 EST — Market closed. Shares of Microsoft (MSFT.O) fell 0.7% to close at $430.29 on Friday, slipping for the second day in a row following a sharp 10% plunge the day before—their worst daily drop since March 2020. (Reuters) This matters because Microsoft ranks among the market’s largest firms and is a key component…
31 January 2026
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Microsoft stock extends post-earnings slide as AI spending debate heats up

Microsoft stock extends post-earnings slide as AI spending debate heats up

NEW YORK, Jan 30, 2026, 16:12 EST — After-hours Microsoft shares slipped roughly 0.9% to $429.73 during Friday’s regular session, while the Nasdaq 100 ETF dropped around 1.2%. The S&P 500 ETF also edged lower, down about 0.4%. The stock slid 10% yesterday, wiping out over $350 billion in market value after the company’s latest cloud and spending updates disappointed.…
30 January 2026
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  • SEG.AX shares jump 5.45% pre-market on ASX amid volume surge
    February 5, 2026, 11:52 AM EST. SEG.AX stock climbed 5.45% pre-market to A$0.29 on Feb 6, 2026, with volume spiking to 100,000 shares, over 10 times average levels. The surge follows momentum after a year high of A$0.36. Sports Entertainment Group Limited holds a market cap of A$81.45 million with a negative PE ratio of -14.50 reflecting recent losses. Technical signals show mixed momentum with a relative strength index (RSI) near 55 and a money flow index suggesting short-term overbought conditions. Meyka AI issues a HOLD rating with a B grade and forecasts a 4%-7% price upside over the coming year. Analysts provide short-term targets at A$0.33 and 12-month targets at A$0.36, balancing growth potential against risks like earnings volatility and debt. Investors await the earnings report on March 4 for fresh guidance.
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