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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Microsoft (MSFT) stock price dips as $2 million insider buy surfaces; traders eye Nvidia on Feb 25

Microsoft (MSFT) stock price dips as $2 million insider buy surfaces; traders eye Nvidia on Feb 25

Microsoft shares fell 0.3% to $397.29 Friday morning, trailing the Nasdaq 100 as investors weighed rising costs for AI and cloud growth. Director John W. Stanton bought 5,000 shares at $397.35 each on Feb. 18, according to a securities filing. The stock is down over 17% in 2026. Nvidia’s earnings report next Wednesday is seen as the next key event for tech sentiment.
20 February 2026
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Microsoft stock: AI spending fears keep MSFT in focus ahead of Tuesday restart

Microsoft stock: AI spending fears keep MSFT in focus ahead of Tuesday restart

Microsoft shares closed at $401.32, down 0.15% Friday and 17% for the year, erasing about $613 billion in market value. Investors remain wary after record AI spending, slower cloud growth, and rising competition from Google and Anthropic. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day. Nvidia reports earnings Feb. 25, a key event for the AI supply chain.
16 February 2026
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Microsoft stock (MSFT) steady near $401 as FTC scrutiny clouds outlook into holiday week

Microsoft stock (MSFT) steady near $401 as FTC scrutiny clouds outlook into holiday week

Microsoft shares closed down $0.60 at $401.32 after Bloomberg reported the U.S. FTC has intensified its probe into the company’s AI and cloud practices, sending new demands to rivals. The stock is down 25.9% from its October peak. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Presidents Day. The next major event is Wednesday’s release of Federal Reserve meeting minutes.
15 February 2026
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Microsoft stock price today: MSFT edges up after cool CPI, Aramco Azure AI pact

Microsoft stock price today: MSFT edges up after cool CPI, Aramco Azure AI pact

Microsoft shares rose 0.3% to $403.20 Friday morning after U.S. inflation data came in softer than expected. Saudi Aramco signed a non-binding MoU with Microsoft to explore industrial AI on Azure. Investors remain cautious about Big Tech’s AI spending, with Microsoft stock still down about 27% from its 52-week high. The company’s $0.91 dividend goes ex-dividend Feb. 19.
13 February 2026
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Microsoft stock sinks 2% in New York trade as AI capex doubts linger for MSFT

Microsoft stock sinks 2% in New York trade as AI capex doubts linger for MSFT

Microsoft shares fell 2.3% to $403.74 in late-morning New York trade Wednesday after UBS downgraded the U.S. tech sector, citing uncertainty around software demand and heavy AI data-center spending. The stock reversed an early gain and touched $402.91 at its low. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. inflation data for rate signals.
11 February 2026
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IREN stock price slips after Monday surge as bitcoin miners refocus on its Microsoft AI bet

IREN stock price slips after Monday surge as bitcoin miners refocus on its Microsoft AI bet

IREN shares fell 1.6% to $45.42 Tuesday morning, following a 10.3% rebound Monday. The bitcoin miner and AI cloud operator reported a Q4 net loss of $155.4 million on $184.7 million revenue, as AI cloud revenue rose to $17.3 million. IREN secured $3.6 billion in GPU financing for its Microsoft contract. Bitcoin traded near $69,405, while other U.S.-listed miners edged higher.
10 February 2026
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Microsoft stock jumps 3% as AI jitters ease — here’s what’s next for MSFT this week

Microsoft stock jumps 3% as AI jitters ease — here’s what’s next for MSFT this week

Microsoft shares climbed 3.1% to $413.68 Monday, valuing the company at about $3.59 trillion. The stock rebounded as software names rallied after last week’s selloff, despite concerns over rising capital spending and tight Azure capacity. Jefferies kept a Buy rating, but Stifel downgraded Microsoft, citing AI competition and supply constraints. OpenAI reportedly saw ChatGPT growth exceed 10% monthly, according to CNBC.
9 February 2026
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Microsoft stock price today: MSFT rebounds as traders brace for jobs data and an AI-driven software shakeout

Microsoft stock price today: MSFT rebounds as traders brace for jobs data and an AI-driven software shakeout

Microsoft shares climbed 1.4% to $406.68 in early Monday trading after recent pressure on software stocks. The move followed earnings showing 17% revenue growth and a 39% jump in Azure and cloud services. U.S. indexes opened lower as investors awaited jobs and inflation data later this week. Options markets signaled continued volatility in the software sector.
9 February 2026
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Microsoft stock rises despite Stifel downgrade as Azure issues keep AI spending in focus

Microsoft stock rises despite Stifel downgrade as Azure issues keep AI spending in focus

Microsoft shares rose 1.8% to $401.14 Monday morning, bucking declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. The move followed a downgrade by Stifel, which cited cloud supply constraints, rising AI competition, and heavy investment. Microsoft also reported a weekend Azure outage tied to a power interruption at a West US data center. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data later this week.
9 February 2026
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IREN stock heads into Monday after 5% rebound as Microsoft AI financing stays in focus

IREN stock heads into Monday after 5% rebound as Microsoft AI financing stays in focus

IREN shares closed up 5.1% at $41.83 Friday after reporting a $155.4 million quarterly loss and $184.7 million in revenue. The company announced $3.6 billion in GPU financing for its Microsoft contract, with $2.8 billion in cash as of Jan. 31. Bitcoin mining revenue fell, while AI cloud services rose. Traders await bitcoin’s weekend move and Monday’s market reaction.
7 February 2026
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Microsoft (MSFT) stock snaps back above $399 after Stifel downgrade, AI spend in focus

Microsoft (MSFT) stock snaps back above $399 after Stifel downgrade, AI spend in focus

Microsoft shares rose 1.5% to $399.45 Friday, rebounding after a 5% drop Thursday triggered by Big Tech’s escalating AI spending plans. Stifel downgraded the stock, citing Azure capacity limits and higher AI costs, and cut its target to $392. Investors remain focused on whether surging capital outlays will squeeze margins before revenue growth materializes.
6 February 2026
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Microsoft stock price edges up after Thursday rout, but AI capex worries hang over MSFT

Microsoft stock price edges up after Thursday rout, but AI capex worries hang over MSFT

Microsoft shares rose 0.9% to $397.21 early Friday after a 5% drop the previous day, rebounding amid heavy selling in software stocks. Stifel downgraded Microsoft to “Hold,” slashing its price target to $392 and warning of margin pressures from soaring AI and cloud spending. Investors remain wary as tech giants project over $600 billion in AI projects this year. Microsoft’s recent record AI expenses and slowing cloud growth have fueled volatility.
6 February 2026
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  • CDW Corp to Trade Ex-Dividend on May 22 for Quarterly Payout
    May 21, 2026, 11:17 AM EDT. CDW Corp (CDW) will trade ex-dividend on May 22, 2026, for its upcoming quarterly dividend of $0.63 per share, payable on June 10, 2026. Based on CDW's recent stock price of $103.36, the dividend yield is about 0.61% for this payout, suggesting the share price may drop by this percentage at the open on ex-dividend day, all else equal. Over the past year, CDW's shares ranged between $97.12 and a high of $186.70, with a latest trade at $104.57. The stock comprises approximately 1.88% of the ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF (TDV), which has gained roughly 1.7% recently. On the day of reporting, CDW shares declined around 2.7%.

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21 May 2026
GlobalFoundries shares surged 12.7% to $79.75 after the company announced a $375 million letter of intent from the U.S. Department of Commerce to support quantum-chip manufacturing. Trading volume topped 3.4 million shares by mid-morning. The company also launched Quantum Technology Solutions and will pay its first quarterly dividend on July 14. The Nasdaq fell 0.4% in early trading.
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