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Microsoft stock price: MSFT faces Musk’s $134 billion claim ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

Microsoft stock price: MSFT faces Musk’s $134 billion claim ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging “wrongful gains” in a federal lawsuit set for jury trial in April. Microsoft shares closed up 0.7% at $459.86 Friday but remain down 3.6% for the week. Italy’s antitrust regulator opened a probe into Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard over mobile game sales tactics. U.S. markets will remain closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
17 January 2026
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Microsoft stock dips after Swiss watchdog probes licensing fees as earnings loom

Microsoft stock dips after Swiss watchdog probes licensing fees as earnings loom

Microsoft shares fell 0.6% to $456.45 after Switzerland’s competition watchdog opened a preliminary probe into its software licensing fees. The agency cited complaints over “significant price hikes” and possible illegal competition restrictions. Microsoft said it will cooperate. Investors also weighed a new Wikipedia AI-training deal and a record carbon credit purchase.
15 January 2026
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Microsoft stock slides as data-center power costs, Trump pressure rattle AI trade

Microsoft stock slides as data-center power costs, Trump pressure rattle AI trade

Microsoft shares fell 2.6% to $458.50 in late trading Wednesday, underperforming broader tech declines as investors weighed rising costs and political pressure over AI data center power use. The drop followed Microsoft’s pledge to cover its own U.S. data center utility costs and replenish water. President Trump said Microsoft would make “major changes” to avoid raising consumer electricity bills.
14 January 2026
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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

Microsoft shares fell 1.4% to $470.67 Wednesday after the company announced plans to address data center power and water use, without disclosing costs. President Trump said Microsoft would make “major changes” to cut power expenses for Americans. Investors reacted to uncertainty over spending as demand for AI infrastructure grows. Microsoft will report quarterly results Jan. 28.
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

Microsoft shares fell 0.4% to $477.18 Tuesday after the company announced new measures to limit electricity and water use at its U.S. data centers. The plan comes amid rising local opposition to AI infrastructure costs. Investors are watching for Microsoft’s Jan. 28 earnings to gauge Azure and AI demand. Barclays cut its price target but kept an “Overweight” rating.
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

Microsoft shares slipped 0.4% after hours Monday to $477.22. Goldman Sachs resumed coverage with a Buy rating and raised its price target to $655, while Barclays trimmed its target to $610. Investors are watching Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report and Microsoft’s Jan. 28 earnings release. Societe Generale will switch to Microsoft’s Copilot AI tool, according to Bloomberg.
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

Microsoft shares will be in focus Monday after a power outage hit its Azure datacenter in West US 2 on Saturday, causing brief service disruptions. The company plans a preliminary incident review within three days. Investors are also watching for U.S. inflation data this week and Microsoft’s earnings report on Jan. 28. Shares closed Friday at $479.28, up 0.2%.
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

Microsoft shares rose 0.2% to $479.28 Friday after the company launched Copilot Checkout and new “agentic AI” tools for retailers. PayPal will handle payments for the new platform. The S&P 500 closed at a record high, up 0.6%. U.S. CPI data is due Jan. 13, with Microsoft’s Q2 earnings set for Jan. 28.
10 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

Microsoft shares fell 1.1% to $478.11 in after-hours trading Thursday, tracking declines in other tech stocks as the Nasdaq slipped 0.44%. The company announced the U.S. launch of Copilot Checkout, a chat-based shopping tool partnering with PayPal, Shopify, and Stripe. Investors remain cautious about AI spending translating into revenue. Microsoft reports fiscal Q2 results on Jan. 28.
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

Microsoft shares fell 1.1% to $478.11 Thursday as the company launched Copilot Checkout on Copilot.com in the U.S., with PayPal, Shopify, and Stripe as partners. Shoppers can buy from retailers like Urban Outfitters and Etsy sellers without leaving the chat. Wells Fargo cut its Microsoft price target to $665. Microsoft will report fiscal Q2 results on Jan. 28 after the close.
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

A U.S. judge set Elon Musk’s lawsuit over OpenAI’s for-profit shift for a March jury trial, keeping Microsoft as a defendant. Microsoft shares closed up 1% at $483.47, valuing the company at about $3.85 trillion. Traders are watching Microsoft’s upcoming results for signals on Azure and AI spending. OpenAI reportedly set aside an employee stock pool worth 10% of the company, valued at $500 billion in October.
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

Microsoft shares rose 1.2% to $484.34 in Wednesday afternoon trading, tracking gains in big-cap tech as investors rotated back into AI-linked stocks. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator said it would use Microsoft technology to help manage its power grid. Microsoft shares remain below their 50-day moving average of $494.66. The company’s next earnings report is expected January 28.
7 January 2026
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Microsoft stock slides as AI-inflation worries resurface; what MSFT investors watch next

Microsoft stock slides as AI-inflation worries resurface; what MSFT investors watch next

Microsoft shares fell 2.2% to $472.94 in early trading Monday, underperforming other tech giants as investors reacted to concerns that AI-driven data-center expansion could fuel inflation and keep interest rates elevated. Nvidia rose 1.2% and Alphabet gained 0.7%, while Meta and Amazon declined. Traders are awaiting U.S. ISM data later Monday and the CPI report next week for further signals on rates.
5 January 2026
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  • S&P/TSX Composite Index April Rally and Analysts' Stock Forecasts
    May 1, 2026, 7:37 AM EDT. In April, the S&P/TSX Composite Index rebounded 3.7%, nearly recovering March's 4.6% loss. Top sector performers included health care (+13%), financials (+10.1%), and industrials (+6.3%). Year-to-date, the index is up 7.1%, led by double-digit gains in energy (+31.5%) and utilities (+10.3%). The strongest individual stock rallies featured BlackBerry (+63%) and Curaleaf Holdings (+59%). Analysts raised target prices notably for energy stocks such as Vermilion Energy (+31%) and Parex Resources (+29%), alongside industrials like Bird Construction (+21%). The index trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.4 times 2026 earnings estimates, down from 17.8 last month, reflecting increased earnings growth expectations of 24.9% over the next 12 months.

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