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Microsoft stock slides after Trump pressures tech on data-center power bills

Microsoft stock drops as “pay our way” data-center plan puts costs in focus

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 09:34 EST — Regular session Shares of Microsoft (MSFT.O) slipped 1.4% to $470.67 early Wednesday as investors digested the company’s latest effort to ease power and water demands on U.S. households from data centers — along with the possible price tag. The tech giant didn’t disclose any financial details, even after U.S. President Donald Trump…
14 January 2026
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Microsoft stock dips as new data-center “power bill” pledge lands ahead of earnings

Microsoft stock dips as new data-center “power bill” pledge lands ahead of earnings

New York, January 13, 2026, 09:34 EST — Regular session Microsoft Corp shares slipped in early trading Tuesday following the release of a plan designed to prevent its U.S. data centers from driving up local power costs and to increase transparency on water usage. The stock fell $2.06, or roughly 0.4%, to $477.18. The data-center buildout hits the core of…
13 January 2026
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Microsoft stock slips after the bell as Goldman flags “compounding AI cycles” ahead of earnings

Microsoft stock slips after the bell as Goldman flags “compounding AI cycles” ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 16:21 EST — After-hours Microsoft Corp shares (MSFT) slipped about 0.4% after Monday’s close, landing at $477.22, with intraday moves ranging from $474.45 to $480.88. Goldman Sachs analyst Gabriela Borges resumed coverage, assigning a Buy rating and lifting her 12-month price target to $655 from $630. She noted Microsoft stands out among megacaps to capitalize…
12 January 2026
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Microsoft stock today: Goldman’s $655 target lands as MSFT edges higher in choppy trade

Microsoft stock today: Goldman’s $655 target lands as MSFT edges higher in choppy trade

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 09:51 EST — Regular session underway. Microsoft Corp. shares ticked up about 0.2% to $480.15 in early trading Monday in New York, bucking the trend as broader U.S. stocks slipped. Goldman Sachs kicked off coverage on the software titan with a Buy rating and set a $655 price target, signaling nearly 37% potential upside from…
12 January 2026
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Microsoft stock set for Monday spotlight after weekend Azure disruption, with CPI and earnings ahead

Microsoft stock set for Monday spotlight after weekend Azure disruption, with CPI and earnings ahead

New York, January 11, 2026, 09:35 ET — The market has closed. Microsoft stock will draw attention when U.S. markets open Monday, following a weekend power issue at its Azure datacenter that caused a brief service disruption. Azure’s role in Microsoft’s AI and enterprise computing strategy makes this crucial. Brief disruptions can shake confidence among major clients and thrust reliability…
11 January 2026
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Microsoft stock has a new AI-commerce catalyst as Copilot Checkout rolls out with PayPal

Microsoft stock has a new AI-commerce catalyst as Copilot Checkout rolls out with PayPal

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 09:35 EST — Market closed Microsoft Corp’s (MSFT.O) newest move to transform its Copilot chatbot into a shopping and checkout hub comes as investors begin recalibrating their 2026 AI revenue forecasts. The stock closed Friday slightly higher, gaining 0.2% to $479.28. Timing is key. Big tech has driven much of the index rally, yet traders…
10 January 2026
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Microsoft stock slips after weak jobs report; Jan. 28 earnings date sharpens focus

Microsoft stock slips after weak jobs report; Jan. 28 earnings date sharpens focus

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 09:41 EST — Regular session Microsoft Corp. shares fell about 1.1% to $478.11 in early New York trading on Friday, after dipping to $475.01, as investors weighed fresh U.S. labor data and stayed cautious on megacap tech. The S&P 500 proxy SPY was little changed, while QQQ, which tracks the Nasdaq 100, slipped about 0.6%.…
9 January 2026
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Microsoft stock slips after Copilot Checkout push; MSFT earnings loom

Microsoft stock slips after Copilot Checkout push; MSFT earnings loom

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 18:11 EST — After-hours Microsoft Corp shares fell 1.1% in after-hours trading on Thursday to $478.11, after swinging between $475.87 and $482.98 in the regular session. The dip keeps Microsoft (MSFT) tied to a familiar trade: investors are still willing to pay for growth, but they want cleaner proof that spending on artificial intelligence can…
9 January 2026
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Microsoft stock slides on Copilot Checkout launch with PayPal as Wells Fargo trims target

Microsoft stock slides on Copilot Checkout launch with PayPal as Wells Fargo trims target

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 16:39 EST — After-hours Microsoft (MSFT.O) shares closed down 1.1% on Thursday at $478.11 on about 18 million shares. PayPal (PYPL.O) said it is teaming up with Microsoft to support Copilot Checkout inside the company’s Copilot artificial-intelligence (AI) assistant, starting on Copilot.com, and aiming to “enable seamless, reliable transactions,” PayPal executive Michelle Gill said. The…
8 January 2026
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Microsoft stock edges up after Fiserv expands Copilot rollout, with earnings next in focus

Microsoft stock edges up after Fiserv expands Copilot rollout, with earnings next in focus

NEW YORK, January 8, 2026, 09:44 EST — Regular session Microsoft Corp shares rose $5.02, or about 1.0%, to $483.47 on Thursday after payments technology firm Fiserv said it will deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot across its workforce and expand its use of Microsoft Foundry, an Azure-powered platform for building and running AI applications. “We’re transforming how Fiserv delivers the next…
8 January 2026
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Microsoft stock closes higher as Musk-OpenAI trial risk lands, with MSFT earnings in focus

Microsoft stock closes higher as Musk-OpenAI trial risk lands, with MSFT earnings in focus

New York, January 7, 2026, 21:19 (EST) — Market closed A U.S. judge cleared Elon Musk’s lawsuit challenging OpenAI’s push toward a for-profit structure for a jury trial in March, keeping Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) in the case after it asked the court to dismiss the claims. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said there was “plenty of evidence” OpenAI leaders had assured…
8 January 2026
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Microsoft stock price forecast: MSFT climbs as AI trade returns — payrolls and earnings in focus

Microsoft stock price forecast: MSFT climbs as AI trade returns — payrolls and earnings in focus

NEW YORK, January 7, 2026, 15:29 (EST) — Regular session Microsoft (MSFT) shares rose 1.2% to $484.34 in afternoon trading on Wednesday, keeping pace with a renewed bid for big-cap tech. The stock ended Tuesday at $478.51. The move comes as investors rotate back into stocks tied to artificial intelligence, after recent hand-wringing over stretched valuations. The Nasdaq was up…
7 January 2026
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  • ASX Midday Update: Information Technology Sector Leads Decline Amid Market Pressure
    February 5, 2026, 10:27 PM EST. All sectors on the Australian Stock Exchange slid by midday Friday, with information technology stocks falling nearly 5%, leading the downturn. Weakness in silver and gold prices, combined with earnings shortfalls from major U.S. tech firms, dented investor confidence. Acusensus (ASX:ACE) agreed to a federal court settlement with Redflex Traffic Systems, including a AU$6 million payment and the issuance of 6.1 million shares to VM Consolidated, a Verra Mobility subsidiary. The settlement occurred without any admission of liability or wrongdoing, marking a notable development amid the market slump.
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