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Microsoft News 28 January 2026 - 30 January 2026

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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Microsoft stock ticks up after Thursday’s 10% drop — Azure growth and AI spending stay in the spotlight

Microsoft stock ticks up after Thursday’s 10% drop — Azure growth and AI spending stay in the spotlight

New York, Jan 30, 2026, 09:50 EST — Regular session Microsoft (MSFT.O) shares climbed roughly 0.5% in early Friday trading, reaching about $435.62 as they attempted to recover from a tough day that shook big tech stocks. The bounce remains modest. The real issue: can Microsoft’s cloud and AI units expand quickly enough to offset increasing costs for data centers…
30 January 2026
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Microsoft stock: MSFT reels after $360 billion wipeout as AI spending takes center stage

Microsoft stock: MSFT reels after $360 billion wipeout as AI spending takes center stage

New York, January 30, 2026, 09:13 (EST) — Premarket Microsoft (MSFT) grabbed attention ahead of Friday’s opening bell following a steep 10% drop the day before, closing at $433.50. That plunge wiped out about $360 billion in market capitalization. (Financial Times) The sell-off spilled over into the wider market on Thursday, pushing the Nasdaq Composite down 0.72% and the S&P…
30 January 2026
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Stock market today: Wall Street futures slide on Trump Fed chair pick talk, Nasdaq hit by Microsoft fallout

Stock market today: Wall Street futures slide on Trump Fed chair pick talk, Nasdaq hit by Microsoft fallout

New York, Jan 30, 2026, 06:19 EST — Premarket U.S. stock index futures fell on Friday after President Donald Trump said he had firmed up his choice to lead the Federal Reserve, with reports pointing to former Fed governor Kevin Warsh. At 04:51 a.m. ET, S&P 500 E-mini futures — contracts that track the index — were down 1.04%, Nasdaq…
30 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: DJIA edges up as Microsoft tumbles; Apple iPhone demand “staggering” after bell

Dow Jones today: DJIA edges up as Microsoft tumbles; Apple iPhone demand “staggering” after bell

New York, Jan 29, 2026, 17:05 ET — After-hours The Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out a small gain on Thursday, rising 55.96 points, or 0.11%, to 49,071.56. The S&P 500 slipped 9.02 points to 6,969.01, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 172.33 points to 23,685.12, weighed down by a steep selloff in Microsoft. Shares of Microsoft plunged about 10%, marking…
29 January 2026
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Microsoft stock plunges as AI spending bill and Azure outlook unsettle investors

Microsoft stock plunges as AI spending bill and Azure outlook unsettle investors

NEW YORK, Jan 29, 2026, 16:03 ET — After-hours Microsoft shares dropped roughly 11% on Thursday, falling $52.95 to close near $428.68 in late trading after dipping to a session low of $421.11. The decline comes after a quarter where capital spending surged to a record $37.5 billion, up almost 66% compared to last year. Executives also warned of growing…
29 January 2026
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Microsoft stock price tumbles 12% as record AI spending and Azure outlook rattle Wall Street

Microsoft stock price tumbles 12% as record AI spending and Azure outlook rattle Wall Street

New York, Jan 29, 2026, 13:41 ET — Regular session Microsoft shares dropped roughly 12% on Thursday, edging the stock closer to its session low as investors weighed the company’s record AI spending alongside renewed doubts about its cloud growth. By early afternoon, shares had fallen 12.0% to $423.78. The decline hits more than just one company. Microsoft serves as…
29 January 2026
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Oracle stock slides as Microsoft rout rattles software names; traders eye what’s next for ORCL

Oracle stock slides as Microsoft rout rattles software names; traders eye what’s next for ORCL

NEW YORK, Jan 29, 2026, 10:54 EST — Regular session Oracle shares dropped 5.6% to $163.09 on Thursday, extending the steep sell-off in the enterprise software sector. Investors weighed the latest big-tech earnings alongside fresh doubts over costly AI investments. This shift is key since Oracle straddles two tricky markets to value: steady, recurring enterprise software income and the capital-intensive…
29 January 2026
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Microsoft stock slides 10% after earnings beat as Azure outlook, AI bill unsettle Wall Street

Microsoft stock slides 10% after earnings beat as Azure outlook, AI bill unsettle Wall Street

New York, January 29, 2026, 10:01 EST — Regular session Microsoft shares dropped roughly 10% in early Thursday trading, deepening their steep slide after earnings. Investors grappled with the company’s record AI spending, which contrasted with just modest shifts in its short-term cloud outlook. The reaction is significant because Microsoft serves as a key indicator for corporate tech spending and…
29 January 2026
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Microsoft stock drops in premarket after record AI spend puts Azure payoff in focus

Microsoft stock drops in premarket after record AI spend puts Azure payoff in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 29, 2026, 04:47 (ET) — Premarket Microsoft shares slipped 5.7% to roughly $454 in premarket Thursday, rattled by concerns over the rising expenses tied to its AI strategy following the latest quarterly report. The stock had closed Wednesday slightly higher, up 0.2% at $481.63. (Public) This shift is significant because investors have long seen Microsoft as a…
29 January 2026
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Microsoft stock price whipsaws after earnings as Azure grows 39% and AI capex hits record

Microsoft stock price whipsaws after earnings as Azure grows 39% and AI capex hits record

NEW YORK, Jan 28, 2026, 17:42 EST — After-hours Microsoft Corp (MSFT) shares gained 0.2% to $481.63 in after-hours trading Wednesday, rebounding from a steep drop that at one point wiped out more than 7%. The stock swung between $445.00 and $484.34 during the session, putting the company’s market cap near $3.85 trillion. The shift is crucial since Microsoft now…
29 January 2026
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Microsoft beats Azure in Q2, but MSFT stock drops after earnings as AI spending stays in focus

Microsoft beats Azure in Q2, but MSFT stock drops after earnings as AI spending stays in focus

NEW YORK, January 28, 2026, 16:20 EST Microsoft (MSFT) just edged past expectations for Azure cloud growth in its fiscal second quarter, but the stock dropped over 7% in after-hours trading following the report. Azure revenue rose 39% in the October-December quarter, beating the Visible Alpha consensus of 38.8%, while total revenue increased 17% to $81.3 billion. (Reuters) As megacap…
28 January 2026
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  • Asian Growth Stocks Boast Strong Insider Ownership Amid Market Shifts
    February 6, 2026, 12:11 AM EST. Asian growth stocks with high insider ownership demonstrate resilience amid global economic and geopolitical challenges. Companies like Streamax Technology, Laopu Gold, and Guangzhou Tinci Materials show insider stakes above 30%, aligning management with shareholder interests. Earnings growth rates are robust, with Guangzhou Tinci Materials exhibiting an 83.3% surge. Philippine digital entertainment firm DigiPlus Interactive, with 24.8% insider ownership, expects 14.8% earnings growth, trading below estimated fair value despite previous net income dips. In China, Toread Holdings Group's 13.6% insider ownership supports projected revenue growth of 22.7%, outpacing national averages. Insider ownership signals confidence in long-term value creation in Asia's volatile market landscape.
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