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NASDAQ:MSFT 31 December 2025 - 2 January 2026

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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AI stocks rally today as Nvidia seeks more H200 chips; AMD and Micron lead early gains

AI stocks rally today as Nvidia seeks more H200 chips; AMD and Micron lead early gains

Nvidia shares climbed 2.9% after reports it asked TSMC to boost H200 chip production, with Chinese firms ordering over 2 million units for 2026, far above current inventory. Chip stocks surged, with AMD up 5.5%, Micron 7.8%, and TSMC 4.7%. Baidu’s AI chip unit confidentially filed for a Hong Kong listing; Baidu shares jumped 12.5%. China has not yet approved H200 shipments.
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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Amazon stock slips today in premarket as Brookfield cloud push keeps AI spending under scrutiny

Amazon stock slips today in premarket as Brookfield cloud push keeps AI spending under scrutiny

Amazon shares fell 0.7% to $230.82 in premarket trading Friday, as megacap tech stocks started 2026 lower. The move followed news that Brookfield is launching Radiant, a cloud business leasing chips to AI developers, intensifying competition in cloud infrastructure. Investors are watching for Amazon’s next earnings and AWS demand signals. Broader market sentiment was muted, with Nasdaq and S&P 500 ETFs also down before the open.
2 January 2026
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Cloud computing stocks today: Microsoft, Oracle slip as Wall Street shuts for New Year’s Day

Cloud computing stocks today: Microsoft, Oracle slip as Wall Street shuts for New Year’s Day

U.S. stock markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day and reopen Friday. Cloud-focused ETFs SKYY and WCLD last traded about 1% lower, with Microsoft down 0.8% and Oracle off 1.2%. The S&P 500 ended 2025 up 16.39% and the Nasdaq up 20.36%, despite a late pullback in tech shares. Key economic data and the Fed’s first 2026 meeting are scheduled for January.
1 January 2026
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S&P 500 slips on 2025 finale, still logs 16% annual gain — what Wall Street watches before Jan. 2 reopen

S&P 500 slips on 2025 finale, still logs 16% annual gain — what Wall Street watches before Jan. 2 reopen

U.S. stocks ended 2025 lower on the final day, with the S&P 500 down 0.74% to 6,845.50, the Dow off 303.77 points to 48,063.29, and the Nasdaq falling 177.09 points to 23,241.99. Despite the late slide, all major indexes posted double-digit annual gains, led by tech and AI-related stocks. Markets were closed Thursday for New Year’s Day and will reopen Friday. Trading volume Wednesday was well below average.
1 January 2026
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Nasdaq ends 2025 on a down note; markets closed today as jobs report, CPI loom

Nasdaq ends 2025 on a down note; markets closed today as jobs report, CPI loom

The Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.8% Wednesday to close 2025 at 23,241.99, while the S&P 500 lost 0.7% and the Dow fell 0.6%. U.S. markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day. Investors await the Jan. 9 jobs report, Jan. 13 inflation data, and the start of bank earnings for direction. Trading volume was below average, with tech and energy shares leading declines.
1 January 2026
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AI stocks today: Nvidia, Meta dip after hours as China H200 chip rush and dealmaking hit the tape

AI stocks today: Nvidia, Meta dip after hours as China H200 chip rush and dealmaking hit the tape

Nvidia has asked TSMC to increase H200 GPU production after Chinese firms ordered over 2 million units for 2026, far exceeding current stock, sources told Reuters. U.S. stocks closed lower Wednesday, with Nvidia down 0.5% after hours. Beijing has not cleared the imports; H200 exports to China face a 25% U.S. fee. TSMC shares rose 1.4%.
31 December 2025
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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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Santa Claus Rally Fizzles: S&P 500, Dow Slip as Tech Weighs on 2025 Finale

Santa Claus Rally Fizzles: S&P 500, Dow Slip as Tech Weighs on 2025 Finale

Wall Street’s main indexes slipped in thin trading on December 31, with the Dow down 116 points by midday, as Microsoft and Apple led declines. Despite the late-year dip, major indexes remained on track for double-digit gains in 2025. Investors shifted focus to the Federal Reserve’s 2026 outlook after minutes revealed divisions over further rate cuts. AI and chip stocks drove much of the year’s rally, while some firms lagged sharply.
31 December 2025
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IREN stock slips in New York trade as bitcoin eases into year-end

IREN stock slips in New York trade as bitcoin eases into year-end

IREN shares fell about 1% to $37.92 Wednesday afternoon, tracking a 0.6% drop in bitcoin, which traded near $87,688. U.S.-listed bitcoin miners were mixed as year-end portfolio adjustments continued. Marathon Digital and CleanSpark declined, while Riot Platforms gained. IREN traded between $37.58 and $38.98, with 12.7 million shares changing hands by early afternoon.
31 December 2025
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Dow Jones slips in thin New Year’s Eve trade as Apple, Microsoft weigh; jobless claims surprise

Dow Jones slips in thin New Year’s Eve trade as Apple, Microsoft weigh; jobless claims surprise

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 116.75 points, or 0.24%, to 48,243.94 at midday on the last trading day of 2025, pressured by declines in Apple and Microsoft. Weekly jobless claims dropped to 199,000, below forecasts. Nike shares rose after CEO Elliott Hill bought $1 million in stock. U.S. bond markets were set to close early ahead of the New Year’s holiday.
31 December 2025
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Apple stock slips in year-end trading as tech drags; what investors watch next

Apple stock slips in year-end trading as tech drags; what investors watch next

Apple shares slipped 0.2% to $272.63 in late-morning trading on the final session of 2025, as investors trimmed exposure to large tech stocks. Microsoft and Broadcom also fell, while Nvidia gained. U.S. stocks drifted lower in thin holiday trading, with the Nasdaq-tracking QQQ down 0.3%. The Federal Reserve’s 2026 rate outlook and year-end positioning remained in focus.
31 December 2025
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