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Microsoft stock slides on Brazil antitrust probe into cloud licensing — what investors watch next

Microsoft stock slides on Brazil antitrust probe into cloud licensing — what investors watch next

Microsoft shares fell 2.21% to $472.94 on Friday after Brazil’s antitrust regulator CADE opened an investigation into its corporate software and cloud practices. The probe follows a UK report alleging Microsoft’s licensing policies harm rivals like Amazon and Google. U.S. markets are closed Saturday. Investors await the Jan. 9 U.S. jobs report for macro signals.
3 January 2026
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Microsoft stock vs Alphabet stock: Why 2026 is the real AI monetization test

Microsoft stock vs Alphabet stock: Why 2026 is the real AI monetization test

Microsoft fell 1.6% to $475.69 in late-morning New York trading Friday, while Alphabet rose 0.7% to $315.20 as investors reassessed AI valuations for 2026. Microsoft’s market value was about $3.85 trillion, trading at 37 times earnings, compared to Alphabet’s $2.94 trillion and 24 times earnings. Automation software companies beat Q3 revenue forecasts but saw share prices slip after earnings.
2 January 2026
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Microsoft stock slips early as big tech softens; Wedbush flags FY26 as AI “inflection year”

Microsoft stock slips early as big tech softens; Wedbush flags FY26 as AI “inflection year”

Microsoft shares fell 0.8% to $483.62 in early Friday trading as U.S. markets opened for 2026. Analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush maintained a $625 price target, calling fiscal 2026 an AI “inflection” year for Microsoft. The broader Nasdaq 100 also slipped 0.8%. Investors awaited U.S. economic data for signals on interest rates.
2 January 2026
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Microsoft stock forecast 2026: Wall Street sees 30% upside as AI spending payoff comes into focus

Microsoft stock forecast 2026: Wall Street sees 30% upside as AI spending payoff comes into focus

Microsoft closed 2025 at $483.62, up about 15% for the year, according to TS2.tech. TipRanks data show analysts have a “Strong Buy” consensus and an average price target of $631.36, implying 30.6% upside. Vanguard is the top shareholder with an 8.17% stake. Wedbush’s Dan Ives set a $625 target, calling fiscal 2026 a key year for Microsoft’s AI growth.
2 January 2026
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Microsoft stock slips into year-end close as tech cools; what MSFT bulls watch next

Microsoft stock slips into year-end close as tech cools; what MSFT bulls watch next

Microsoft shares fell 0.8% to $483.54 in after-hours trading Wednesday, extending losses as Wall Street ended 2025 lower in thin year-end trade. The stock finished the year up about 16% on a total-return basis but remains 13% below its 52-week high. Microsoft’s next earnings date is unconfirmed, with Nasdaq estimating Feb. 4 based on past patterns.
31 December 2025
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Microsoft stock slips in late-morning trade as year-end tech selling weighs on megacaps

Microsoft stock slips in late-morning trade as year-end tech selling weighs on megacaps

Microsoft shares fell 0.5% to $484.89 in late morning trading Wednesday as investors trimmed tech holdings ahead of year-end. Holiday-thin volumes amplified moves in major tech stocks, with Broadcom down 0.7% and Nvidia up 0.7%. Wall Street’s focus remains on the Fed’s Jan. 27-28 meeting and Microsoft’s upcoming earnings, which have not yet been scheduled.
31 December 2025
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Microsoft stock edges lower after the bell as year-end trade cools tech; MSFT investors eye Fed minutes

Microsoft stock edges lower after the bell as year-end trade cools tech; MSFT investors eye Fed minutes

Microsoft shares closed down 0.1% at $487.11 Monday and slipped further after hours, as tech stocks weighed on U.S. indexes in thin holiday trading. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% and the Nasdaq lost 0.5%. Traders await Federal Reserve minutes Tuesday and jobless claims data Wednesday ahead of the New Year’s Day market closure.
29 December 2025
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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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  • Erste Group Raises Southern Company Earnings Forecast for FY2026
    May 1, 2026, 8:32 AM EDT. Erste Group Bank has increased its full-year 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimate for Southern Company to $4.57 from $4.56, slightly below the consensus of $4.58. Several analysts have recently adjusted price targets, including Scotiabank and TD Cowen, reflecting cautious optimism. Southern's stock traded at $94.46, with a market capitalization of $106.59 billion. The utility missed quarterly EPS expectations by $0.01 but saw revenue rise 10.1% year-over-year to $6.98 billion. Southern also announced a $0.76 quarterly dividend payable June 8. The company maintains a strong financial position with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.69 and steady profitability metrics. Analyst ratings remain mixed, with a Hold consensus and an average target price near $99.

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PECO’s New Boss Faces Safety Fight as Union Seeks State Probe of Aging Poles

PECO’s New Boss Faces Safety Fight as Union Seeks State Probe of Aging Poles

1 May 2026
IBEW Local 614 filed a petition Thursday asking Pennsylvania regulators to investigate PECO’s repair practices, citing damaged poles and equipment. The move comes days after Exelon replaced PECO CEO David Vahos with interim chief Mike Innocenzo. PECO denies the union’s claims, linking the filing to stalled contract talks. The union says its survey found hazardous conditions in multiple Philadelphia neighborhoods.
PennyMac Stock Plunge Sparks Investor Probes as Earnings Test Looms

PennyMac Stock Plunge Sparks Investor Probes as Earnings Test Looms

1 May 2026
Two shareholder-rights firms have launched investigations into PennyMac Financial Services over possible misleading statements before a 33% stock plunge in January. The probes come as PennyMac prepares to report first-quarter earnings on May 5. The company’s servicing segment pretax income fell sharply last quarter, triggering the selloff. PennyMac shares last traded at $90.29, down from $149.70 before the drop.
American Water Expands 2026 Water Grants As AWK Investors Watch Costs And Merger Risk

American Water Expands 2026 Water Grants As AWK Investors Watch Costs And Merger Risk

1 May 2026
Illinois American Water named 14 nonprofits as 2026 Water and Environment grant recipients, funded by the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing program. The awards came as American Water Works reaffirmed its 2026 earnings guidance and outlined $3.7 billion in planned investments. Shares fell 2.69% to $128.42 Thursday. Nationally, the foundation awarded over $1.5 million to 86 groups in 13 states.
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