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Microsoft stock drifts lower before the bell as Fed minutes loom in holiday-thin week

Microsoft stock drifts lower before the bell as Fed minutes loom in holiday-thin week

Microsoft shares slipped 0.2% to $486.69 in premarket trading Monday, following a $487.71 close. Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.40% and S&P 500 futures dropped 0.22% ahead of the final trading week of 2025. Nvidia, Oracle, and Tesla also traded lower early. No major Microsoft-specific news was reported before the bell.
29 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Update: Shares Hold Near $488 as Markets Close for the Weekend, With Fed Minutes and Year-End Positioning in Focus

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Update: Shares Hold Near $488 as Markets Close for the Weekend, With Fed Minutes and Year-End Positioning in Focus

Microsoft shares closed Friday at $487.71, just below $500, after a quiet post-holiday session. Options activity was heavy, with over 102,000 contracts traded and notable focus at the $490 strike. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend. Trading resumes Monday with attention on year-end liquidity and Big Tech’s AI earnings prospects.
27 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After the Close: AI Spending Debate, Azure Momentum, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open (New York, Dec. 26, 2025)

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After the Close: AI Spending Debate, Azure Momentum, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open (New York, Dec. 26, 2025)

Microsoft shares traded near $487.71 in late Friday action, little changed on the day, with a market value around $3.85 trillion. U.S. stocks ended a quiet, low-volume post-Christmas session nearly flat, as investors watched for direction in the final days of 2025. Microsoft’s Azure cloud revenue rose 40% last quarter, but record AI-related spending has fueled debate over future profitability.
26 December 2025
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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday, Dec. 26, 2025

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday, Dec. 26, 2025

U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26 after the Christmas break, with Microsoft last trading near $488 and a $3.85 trillion market cap. Investors are watching Microsoft’s heavy AI and cloud spending, with Q1 cloud revenue up 26% to $49 billion and capital expenditures at $34.9 billion. Wall Street remains split on near-term margin pressure versus long-term AI growth. Microsoft 365 Copilot Business for SMBs was recently launched.
25 December 2025
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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and Risks to Watch Before the Market Opens Dec. 26, 2025

Microsoft shares closed at $488.02 on Dec. 24, about 12% below their 52-week high. The company announced $23 billion in new AI investments, including $17.5 billion in India and over $5 billion in Canada. Microsoft will raise global Microsoft 365 prices in July 2026, with larger hikes for small business plans. U.S. markets reopen Friday after the Christmas holiday.
25 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After the Bell on Dec. 25, 2025: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26 Market Open

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After the Bell on Dec. 25, 2025: Key News, Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Dec. 26 Market Open

U.S. markets are closed Dec. 25 for Christmas, leaving Microsoft’s last close at $488.02 after a shortened Christmas Eve session. Volume was light at 5.86 million shares, with MSFT still below its 52-week high of $555.45. The Dow and S&P 500 ended Dec. 24 at record highs. Investors await Friday’s open amid thin holiday liquidity and focus on AI headlines.
25 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: After-Hours Dip, Nadella’s AI Clampdown, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After the Bell on Dec. 24, 2025: After-Hours Dip, Nadella’s AI Clampdown, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Microsoft closed the shortened Dec. 24 session at $488.09, up 0.25%, on light holiday volume. After-hours, shares slipped to $487.81. Reports circulated that CEO Satya Nadella is taking a more direct role in Microsoft’s AI product execution, including Copilot, amid concerns about integration and competition. U.S. markets reopen Dec. 26 after the Christmas break.
24 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock After Hours: MSFT Ends Dec. 23, 2025 Higher as AI Trade Stabilizes — What to Watch Before the Dec. 24 Market Open

Microsoft Stock After Hours: MSFT Ends Dec. 23, 2025 Higher as AI Trade Stabilizes — What to Watch Before the Dec. 24 Market Open

Microsoft shares closed at $486.85 Tuesday, up 0.40%, then edged down 0.01% to $486.79 in after-hours trading. Volume was light ahead of the Christmas holiday. The stock tracked broader market gains after upbeat U.S. GDP data. Investors are watching thin holiday liquidity and renewed focus on AI spending.
23 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock News Today (Dec. 23, 2025): MSFT Holds Near $485 as Wall Street Targets $625+ on Azure and Copilot

Microsoft Stock News Today (Dec. 23, 2025): MSFT Holds Near $485 as Wall Street Targets $625+ on Azure and Copilot

Microsoft shares traded near $485 on Dec. 23, 2025, with the company’s market cap around $3.6 trillion. Wedbush reiterated a $625 price target, calling Microsoft the enterprise AI leader and predicting 2026 as a key year for AI deployment. Most analysts’ targets cluster in the low $600s. Trading volumes remained light ahead of the holidays.
23 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock After Hours Today: MSFT Holds Near $485 as AI Bulls Talk 2026 Upside — What to Know Before Tuesday’s Open (Dec. 23, 2025)

Microsoft Stock After Hours Today: MSFT Holds Near $485 as AI Bulls Talk 2026 Upside — What to Know Before Tuesday’s Open (Dec. 23, 2025)

Microsoft shares closed at $484.92 Monday, down 0.21%, and edged up to $485.00 in after-hours trading. Trading volume was about 16 million shares. Analysts debated the pace of AI monetization as Wedbush reiterated a bullish $625 target. No major headlines moved the stock after the bell.
23 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) News Today: AI “Copilot” Push, Azure Growth, and Wall Street’s 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) News Today: AI “Copilot” Push, Azure Growth, and Wall Street’s 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

Microsoft shares traded near $486 on December 22, 2025, holding above spring lows but below the July peak of $555.45. Analysts at Wedbush and Evercore highlighted optimism for AI-driven growth and Azure in 2026. CEO Satya Nadella is reportedly pushing for faster Copilot improvements. A year-end tech rebound is supporting sentiment across AI stocks.
22 December 2025
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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on 22/12/2025

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: What to Know Before the U.S. Market Opens on 22/12/2025

Microsoft last traded near $485.92, with a 52-week range of $344.79 to $555.45. The company posted record capital expenditures of almost $35 billion in its fiscal first quarter and warned spending will keep rising, citing AI capacity constraints that may last through June 2026. Microsoft declared a $0.91/share dividend payable March 12, 2026. U.S. markets close early Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25.
22 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025: Azure Growth, AI Capex Shockwaves, and Fresh Regulatory Risks

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025: Azure Growth, AI Capex Shockwaves, and Fresh Regulatory Risks

Microsoft shares closed at $485.92 on Dec. 19, 2025, valuing the company at about $3.85 trillion. Fiscal Q1 2026 revenue rose 18% to $77.7 billion, with Microsoft Cloud up 26%. Losses tied to OpenAI investments cut net income by $3.1 billion for the quarter. Regulatory scrutiny and soaring AI infrastructure costs remain in focus.
20 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Closing Price, Late Trading Moves, and What to Watch Before the Next Opening Bell

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Closing Price, Late Trading Moves, and What to Watch Before the Next Opening Bell

Microsoft shares closed at $485.92 Friday, up 0.4%, then slipped to around $485 in after-hours trading on volume of 16.3 million shares. The session was shaped by AI-driven gains and heavy options expirations, with about $7.1 trillion in contracts expiring. Microsoft’s market cap stood near $3.85 trillion. The S&P 500 rose 0.9%, Nasdaq 1.3%.
20 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock News Today (MSFT): AI Spending Debate, OpenAI Fundraising Headlines, and Analyst Targets in Focus on Dec. 19, 2025

Microsoft Stock News Today (MSFT): AI Spending Debate, OpenAI Fundraising Headlines, and Analyst Targets in Focus on Dec. 19, 2025

Microsoft shares traded near $486 Friday, up 0.4%, valuing the company at about $3.85 trillion. The stock remains below its 50-day moving average but above the 200-day. Investors are weighing whether Microsoft’s heavy AI investments can sustain growth without pressuring margins or running into capacity limits. Recent market moves reflect year-end profit-taking and rotation out of mega-cap AI stocks.
19 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock Price Today (MSFT): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 18, 2025

Microsoft Stock Price Today (MSFT): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving Shares on Dec. 18, 2025

Microsoft shares traded near $476.12 as of 14:21 UTC, leaving its market value around $3.85 trillion. Investors weighed heavy AI infrastructure spending and competition from Google’s Gemini 3 Flash rollout. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman said keeping up in AI could cost “hundreds of billions” over the next decade. Wall Street remains focused on the pace and profitability of Microsoft’s AI investments.
18 December 2025
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