Today: 1 May 2026
Browse Category

Microsoft 21 February 2026 - 29 April 2026

Microsoft Stock Falls After Earnings Beat as Azure Growth Hits 40% and AI Revenue Surges

Microsoft Stock Falls After Earnings Beat as Azure Growth Hits 40% and AI Revenue Surges

Microsoft reported fiscal Q3 revenue of $82.9 billion, up 18%, and net income of $31.8 billion, up 23%, beating analyst estimates. Azure revenue jumped 40%, and AI business annual run rate hit $37 billion, up 123%. Shares fell over 2% after hours as investors focused on rising capital expenditures, which climbed 49% to $31.9 billion. Free cash flow dropped to $15.8 billion from $20.3 billion a year earlier.
29 April 2026
·····
Microsoft Stock Today: Why MSFT Is Flat Before a Crucial Azure Earnings Test

Microsoft Stock Today: Why MSFT Is Flat Before a Crucial Azure Earnings Test

Microsoft shares edged up 0.3% to $426.14 Tuesday as investors awaited fiscal third-quarter results due Wednesday. The company’s revised OpenAI deal allows OpenAI to serve customers on any cloud, ending Microsoft’s exclusive rights but keeping it as primary partner. Azure revenue is expected to rise about 40% for the quarter. Microsoft will receive a 20% cut of OpenAI revenue through 2030.
28 April 2026
···
Microsoft’s $357 Billion Question: Can Azure Prove AI Spending Is Paying Off?

Microsoft’s $357 Billion Question: Can Azure Prove AI Spending Is Paying Off?

Microsoft will report fiscal Q3 results Wednesday, with focus on Azure growth and AI spending after a $357 billion market value loss last quarter. A new Microsoft-OpenAI deal announced Monday makes Microsoft’s OpenAI license non-exclusive and changes revenue-sharing terms. Analysts expect revenue near $81.4 billion. Microsoft guided for Azure and other cloud services growth of 37% to 38%, down from 39% last quarter.
27 April 2026
···
Microsoft Stock Falls Ahead of Earnings as $18 Billion Australia AI Bet Runs Into Fresh Wall Street Doubts

Microsoft Stock Falls Ahead of Earnings as $18 Billion Australia AI Bet Runs Into Fresh Wall Street Doubts

Microsoft shares fell about 2% in premarket trading Thursday after announcing a A$25 billion ($17.9 billion) AI investment in Australia, its largest ever in the country. The drop followed sector-wide declines sparked by IBM and ServiceNow growth concerns. Microsoft’s plan includes Azure AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, and training three million Australians by 2028. Investors await April 29 earnings for signs AI spending is boosting cloud growth.
23 April 2026
····
Microsoft Stock’s $500 Question: Why Wall Street Is Watching Azure Before Earnings

Microsoft Stock’s $500 Question: Why Wall Street Is Watching Azure Before Earnings

Microsoft shares rose 1.7% to $431.31 Wednesday as investors focused on Azure growth and Copilot adoption ahead of next week’s earnings. Bank of America maintained a buy rating and $500 target, citing AI infrastructure and cloud gains as key factors. Last quarter, revenue climbed 17% to $81.3 billion, but heavy AI spending and only slightly better-than-expected cloud growth unsettled some investors.
22 April 2026
····
Microsoft Stock Faces a Make-or-Break Earnings Test as Wall Street Splits on AI Spending

Microsoft Stock Faces a Make-or-Break Earnings Test as Wall Street Splits on AI Spending

Microsoft shares fell 1.3% to $417.23 Monday, remaining about 23% below their October 2025 peak ahead of the company’s April 29 earnings report. Microsoft’s December quarter revenue rose 17% to $81.3 billion, but capital spending jumped 66% to $37.5 billion, raising investor concerns. Cloud giants are expected to spend $635 billion this year, with Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta all reporting results April 29.
20 April 2026
····
Microsoft Stock Rebound Gains Steam Ahead of April 29 Earnings as Azure, Copilot Demand Firms Up

Microsoft Stock Rebound Gains Steam Ahead of April 29 Earnings as Azure, Copilot Demand Firms Up

Microsoft shares climbed 4.5% Wednesday after Barron's cited a KeyBanc survey showing rising enterprise demand for Azure and Copilot. Nearly half of surveyed IT executives now use Copilot, and 85% plan to boost Azure spending. Microsoft reports fiscal Q3 results April 29. Azure grew 39% last quarter, with guidance for 37–38% growth this period.
15 April 2026
···
Microsoft Stock Heads for Worst Stretch Since 2009 as OpenAI, Copilot Worries Deepen

Microsoft Stock Heads for Worst Stretch Since 2009 as OpenAI, Copilot Worries Deepen

Microsoft shares fell 2.1% to $358.38 Friday, down 34% from their October 2025 peak, marking the worst six-month stretch since 2009. Investors are questioning the payoff from Microsoft’s heavy AI spending and deep ties to OpenAI. UBS cut its target price to $510, citing weak Copilot adoption, while Bank of America reinstated a Buy rating. Microsoft posted $81.3 billion in quarterly revenue, but capital expenditures hit $37.5 billion.
27 March 2026
···
Microsoft Stock Price Today: Why MSFT Lags Wall Street’s Rebound Near an 11-Month Low

Microsoft Stock Price Today: Why MSFT Lags Wall Street’s Rebound Near an 11-Month Low

Microsoft shares traded near $370 by midday Wednesday, down about 0.7% despite a broader tech rally, after closing Tuesday at an 11-month low. The drop followed news of a major Texas data-center lease and fresh analyst target cuts, with Melius lowering its price target to $400 and UBS to $510. Nvidia and Amazon rose over 1.5% at the same time. President Brad Smith cited growing local resistance to data-center projects.
25 March 2026
······
Microsoft Stock Falls as Bulls Call 21% Slide a Bargain, Bears Point to AI Spending Risk

Microsoft Stock Falls as Bulls Call 21% Slide a Bargain, Bears Point to AI Spending Risk

Microsoft shares fell 2.5% Tuesday to $373.61, now down 21% from January highs. Investors remain split after quarterly results showed revenue up 17% and net income up 60%, but capital spending surged and cloud margins narrowed. Morningstar and Seeking Alpha called the drop a buying opportunity, while a TipRanks-linked piece urged caution, citing slower growth and margin pressure.
24 March 2026
···
Microsoft Stock Selloff Sparks Fresh Buy Calls, but AI Spending Risks Linger

Microsoft Stock Selloff Sparks Fresh Buy Calls, but AI Spending Risks Linger

Microsoft shares rose 1% to $385.71 in early New York trading Monday after bullish analyst commentary, despite ongoing concerns over the payoff from its heavy AI spending. Morningstar and Evercore set price targets near $600, while some analysts warned margin pressure could persist through 2026. Microsoft’s contracted cloud backlog more than doubled to $625 billion last quarter. Investors remain cautious amid inflation and rising yields.
23 March 2026
···
Microsoft taps Anthropic for Copilot as enterprise AI agent race heats up

Microsoft taps Anthropic for Copilot as enterprise AI agent race heats up

Microsoft added Anthropic’s technology to Microsoft 365 Copilot with a new tool, Copilot Cowork, now in limited preview and expanding later in March. The company also launched Agent 365 and Microsoft 365 E7, set for general sale May 1 at $15 and $99 per user monthly. Microsoft aims to reduce reliance on OpenAI, offering Claude Sonnet models in Copilot alongside OpenAI’s. Some Copilot Cowork use will be included in the $30 Copilot plan.
10 March 2026
···
Microsoft stock slips in premarket as oil nears $120 and rate nerves bite again

Microsoft stock slips in premarket as oil nears $120 and rate nerves bite again

Microsoft shares fell 0.4% to $408.96 in premarket trading Monday as U.S. stock index futures dropped over 1% and Brent crude surged to $119.50 a barrel. Amazon, Apple, and Alphabet also traded lower. The moves follow renewed inflation concerns tied to the Middle East conflict ahead of Wednesday’s U.S. CPI report and the Federal Reserve meeting March 17-18.
9 March 2026
···
Microsoft Stock Price Week Ahead: Can MSFT Hold Near $409 as AI Demand Faces a CPI Test?

Microsoft Stock Price Week Ahead: Can MSFT Hold Near $409 as AI Demand Faces a CPI Test?

Microsoft shares closed at $408.96 Friday, down 0.4%, as the Nasdaq dropped 1.59% after a weak February jobs report. The company signed an 18-month AI partnership with Codelco on March 5. Investors are watching for Wednesday’s U.S. inflation data after recent signals of strong AI demand from Broadcom and Marvell.
7 March 2026
········
Microsoft stock price slides as OpenAI’s $110B funding deal puts the Azure tie-up back in focus

Microsoft stock price slides as OpenAI’s $110B funding deal puts the Azure tie-up back in focus

Microsoft shares fell 2.2% to $392.74 Friday, holding steady after hours. OpenAI announced a $110 billion funding round valuing it at $840 billion, with Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank investing. OpenAI named AWS as exclusive cloud provider for its Frontier platform, while Microsoft Azure remains exclusive for OpenAI APIs. Both firms said the new deals do not alter their existing partnership.
27 February 2026
·······
Microsoft stock price rebounds as Japan raids Azure unit; MSFT investors eye Nvidia earnings

Microsoft stock price rebounds as Japan raids Azure unit; MSFT investors eye Nvidia earnings

Microsoft shares closed up 2.99% at $400.63 Wednesday, then slipped 0.17% after hours following news that Japan’s antitrust regulator raided Microsoft Japan over Azure cloud practices. The Fair Trade Commission is investigating whether Microsoft restricted customers from using rival cloud services. Microsoft said it is cooperating with authorities. Traders are awaiting Nvidia’s earnings and a March 4 White House meeting on data-center power costs.
25 February 2026
····
Microsoft stock snaps back after Monday slump as AI jitters cool

Microsoft stock snaps back after Monday slump as AI jitters cool

Microsoft shares closed up 1.2% at $389.04 Tuesday, recovering part of Monday’s 3.2% drop as tech stocks steadied. The S&P 500 software and services index rose 1.4% amid new AI “plug-in” launches from Anthropic. Investors await Nvidia’s results Wednesday for signals on AI spending. New U.S. tariffs took effect at 10% Tuesday, below the 15% level previously indicated.
24 February 2026
···
Microsoft stock steadies near $385 as AI spending worries set the tone for MSFT

Microsoft stock steadies near $385 as AI spending worries set the tone for MSFT

Microsoft shares rose 0.2% to $385.28 in early Tuesday trading after a 3.2% drop the previous session. Bridgewater Associates estimated Big Tech could spend $650 billion on AI infrastructure this year, warning of downside risk. Investors are watching Nvidia’s earnings Wednesday for signals on AI demand. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is scheduled to speak at a Morgan Stanley conference on March 4.
24 February 2026
········
Microsoft stock slides on Trump tariff uncertainty as Wall Street turns cautious

Microsoft stock slides on Trump tariff uncertainty as Wall Street turns cautious

Microsoft shares fell 2.2% to $388.60 in early Monday trading, tracking declines across big tech as new U.S. tariffs fueled market uncertainty. The Dow opened down 89 points after President Trump imposed a 15% duty following a Supreme Court ruling. Microsoft also announced a leadership shake-up in its gaming division. Investors are awaiting Nvidia’s earnings on Feb. 25 for signals on AI demand.
23 February 2026
··
Microsoft stock (MSFT) ends Friday lower; Xbox shake-up and AI spending cues in focus for Monday

Microsoft stock (MSFT) ends Friday lower; Xbox shake-up and AI spending cues in focus for Monday

Microsoft shares closed down 0.3% at $397.23 Friday, trailing broader tech gains. The company named Asha Sharma to lead its gaming division as Xbox chief Phil Spencer retires and Sarah Bond departs. Investors are watching Nvidia earnings and inflation data that could affect tech stocks. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both ended higher after the Supreme Court struck down Trump-era tariffs.
21 February 2026
···
1 2 3 … 10

Stock Market Today

  • Live Cattle Futures Close Mixed with USDA Slaughter Up Slightly
    April 30, 2026, 10:32 PM EDT. Live cattle futures showed mixed results on Thursday, fluctuating between 50 cents lower and 22 cents higher. October contracts declined by 42.5 cents to $186.63. Feeder cattle futures rose 25 to 62 cents in nearby contracts but fell in deferred ones. USDA reported federally inspected cattle slaughter at 118,000 head for the day, pushing weekly totals to 488,000, up 14,000 from last week but down nearly 14,000 versus last year. Wholesale boxed beef prices gained, with Choice boxes rising 13 cents to $319.26 per hundredweight and Select up $1.15 to $293.52. The Choice-Select spread narrowed to $25.74, indicating shifts in beef quality pricing. Market activity included limited sales at the Central Stockyards Fed Cattle Exchange.

Latest article

Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

1 May 2026
Sandisk shares dropped about 6% in after-hours trading Thursday despite reporting fiscal Q3 revenue of $5.95 billion, up 251% from a year earlier, and net income of $3.62 billion. The company announced a $6 billion buyback and forecast Q4 revenue of up to $8.25 billion. Gross margin rose to 78.4%. Shares had closed at $1,096.51 before slipping to about $1,030.
Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

1 May 2026
Apple reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $111.2 billion and earnings of $2.01 per share, beating analyst estimates. The board approved a $100 billion share buyback and raised the dividend. Shares fell about 1% after hours as iPhone sales missed forecasts and chip supply remained tight. Investors are watching for clarity on AI strategy and the upcoming CEO transition to John Ternus.
Nvidia Stock Falls as Google and Amazon AI Chip Push Tests the AI Trade

Nvidia Stock Falls as Google and Amazon AI Chip Push Tests the AI Trade

30 April 2026
Nvidia shares dropped 4.6% to $199.57 Thursday as investors reacted to Alphabet and Amazon expanding sales of their own AI chips. Alphabet reported Google Cloud revenue up 63% and began selling TPU chips directly to customers. AMD and Broadcom shares rose 5.1% and 3.0%, respectively. Amazon said its Trainium chip line secured $225 billion in revenue commitments.
Go toTop