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Microsoft News 20 January 2026 - 24 January 2026

Microsoft stock jumped Friday — what investors watch before MSFT earnings next week

Microsoft stock jumped Friday — what investors watch before MSFT earnings next week

Microsoft shares rose 3.3% to $465.95 Friday, lifting its market cap near $3.85 trillion after a volatile week. Analysts trimmed price targets ahead of Microsoft’s Jan. 28 earnings, citing sector de-rating. Microsoft restored 365 services after outages and reported 40% growth in Azure and cloud revenue last quarter. Investors await next week’s results for updates on AI spending and cloud demand.
24 January 2026
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Microsoft stock price jumps nearly 4% — what Wall Street is watching before next week’s earnings

Microsoft stock price jumps nearly 4% — what Wall Street is watching before next week’s earnings

Microsoft shares rose 3.8% to $468.31 Friday, lifting its market value to about $3.85 trillion as the broader market stayed flat. The move came despite a lingering Microsoft 365 outage, which the company said was resolved after reports peaked at over 15,000. Investors are watching next week’s tech earnings and the Federal Reserve decision for further direction.
23 January 2026
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Microsoft stock drops after Redburn cuts target as Jan. 28 earnings loom

Microsoft stock drops after Redburn cuts target as Jan. 28 earnings loom

Microsoft shares fell 2.3% Wednesday after Rothschild & Co Redburn cut its price target to $450, citing a neutral outlook. The stock touched $438.68 before closing at $444.11, with trading volume up 45%. The move comes days ahead of Microsoft’s Q2 earnings on Jan. 28, as investors focus on Azure growth and AI spending. Wall Street expects EPS of $3.92 on $80.28 billion in revenue.
22 January 2026
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Microsoft stock price today: MSFT rises on Mercedes F1 tech deal as earnings near

Microsoft stock price today: MSFT rises on Mercedes F1 tech deal as earnings near

Microsoft shares rose about 1% in early Thursday trading after the company announced a new partnership with Mercedes F1 and secured a $170.4 million U.S. Air Force Cloud One contract. The stock had dropped 2.3% to $444.11 on Wednesday amid investor caution ahead of Jan. 28 earnings. Analysts flagged strong AI and cloud demand but noted valuation concerns.
22 January 2026
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Microsoft stock price slides after analyst target cuts as Wall Street braces for earnings

Microsoft stock price slides after analyst target cuts as Wall Street braces for earnings

Microsoft shares fell 2.7% to $442.45 in late trading Wednesday, underperforming tech peers ahead of next week’s earnings report. Several analysts trimmed price targets, citing concerns over short-term cloud and AI demand. Trading volume reached 26.6 million shares, above the 65-day average. Investors await Azure growth figures and initial Copilot revenue on Jan. 28.
21 January 2026
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Microsoft stock price today: MSFT ticks up on Bristol Myers AI lung-cancer imaging deal

Microsoft stock price today: MSFT ticks up on Bristol Myers AI lung-cancer imaging deal

Microsoft shares rose 0.7% to $459.86 Tuesday after Bristol Myers Squibb announced it will use Microsoft’s FDA-cleared AI radiology tools for early lung cancer detection. The move comes as Wall Street reopens from a holiday, with markets jittery over new tariff threats from President Trump. Microsoft’s Frankfurt-listed shares fell 2.2% Monday amid broader tech declines. The company reports fiscal Q2 earnings after markets close Jan. 28.
20 January 2026
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Microsoft stock (MSFT) ticks up premarket even as Trump tariff threat shakes tech

Microsoft stock (MSFT) ticks up premarket even as Trump tariff threat shakes tech

Microsoft shares rose 0.7% to $459.86 in premarket trading Tuesday, defying a broader market slide after President Trump renewed tariff threats against Europe over Greenland. U.S. equity futures fell sharply, with Nasdaq futures down 2% and the CBOE Volatility Index hitting a two-month high. Microsoft issued an emergency Windows 11 fix after user complaints. Fiscal Q2 results are due Jan. 28.
20 January 2026
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American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
American Airlines shares jumped 7.6% to $15.24 Friday, rebounding with a broad rally that sent the Dow past 50,000 for the first time. Investors are watching the carrier’s battle with United at Chicago O’Hare, where a summer capacity surge could trigger a fare war. American also announced new Philadelphia–Porto service for 2027 and launched a centennial inflight menu.
Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

7 February 2026
Apple closed up 0.8% at $278.12 Friday, then slipped 0.3% after hours. The S&P 500 jumped 1.97% and the Nasdaq rose 2.18% as chipmakers rallied, while Amazon fell 5.6% on higher capex guidance. Investors await U.S. jobs data Feb. 11 and CPI Feb. 13. Apple’s next dividend is $0.26 per share, payable Feb. 12.
Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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