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NASDAQ:MSFT 2 February 2026 - 5 February 2026

Microsoft stock flips higher after Stifel downgrade puts Azure, AI spend back in focus

Microsoft stock flips higher after Stifel downgrade puts Azure, AI spend back in focus

Microsoft shares rose 0.7% to $414.19 in early Thursday trading after Stifel downgraded the stock to “hold,” citing concerns over Azure growth and heavy AI investment. The move followed a premarket dip and a broader tech selloff after Alphabet signaled sharply higher 2026 capital spending. Investors are scrutinizing AI expenses and their impact on margins and cash flow.
5 February 2026
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Microsoft stock ends higher as software selloff deepens; traders weigh Azure outages and AI spend

Microsoft stock ends higher as software selloff deepens; traders weigh Azure outages and AI spend

Microsoft shares closed up 0.6% at $413.56 Wednesday, outperforming a sharp sell-off in software stocks. Short interest in Microsoft rose about 20% over the past week, and options activity stayed defensive. Traders watched for fallout from a multi-region Azure outage linked to a storage policy change. Key U.S. economic data releases were delayed after a brief government shutdown.
4 February 2026
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Microsoft stock slides after hours on AI disruption jitters — what’s next for MSFT

Microsoft stock slides after hours on AI disruption jitters — what’s next for MSFT

Microsoft shares dropped 2.9% to $411.21 in after-hours trading Tuesday, extending losses from the main session amid a broader selloff in software and data-analytics stocks. The decline followed the debut of new automation tools from Anthropic and renewed concerns over AI’s impact on software demand. Piper Sandler maintained its Overweight rating and $600 price target. Investors await earnings from Alphabet and Amazon later this week.
3 February 2026
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AI disruption fear drags Nasdaq lower as Alphabet, Amazon earnings loom

AI disruption fear drags Nasdaq lower as Alphabet, Amazon earnings loom

U.S. stocks dropped Tuesday, with the S&P 500 down 1.46% and the Nasdaq off 2.17% as investors worried AI could pressure software makers’ margins. PayPal plunged 19% after a CEO change and weak outlook, while Walmart reached a $1 trillion market value. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.287%. The House narrowly passed a bill to end the government shutdown.
3 February 2026
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Stocks Slide as AI Disruption Jitters Hit Tech — Earnings Wave Looms

Stocks Slide as AI Disruption Jitters Hit Tech — Earnings Wave Looms

U.S. stocks fell Tuesday, with the Nasdaq down nearly 2% as tech and software shares slid on AI disruption fears. Alphabet and Amazon dipped ahead of earnings, while Nvidia and Microsoft also declined. Teradyne jumped over 20% on a strong forecast. Labor-market data was delayed by the ongoing partial government shutdown.
3 February 2026
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Bitcoin breaks below $75,000 as forced selling piles into crypto slide

Bitcoin breaks below $75,000 as forced selling piles into crypto slide

Bitcoin fell to around $74,600 in early Asian trading Wednesday, down 4.8% for the day, as $2.56 billion in positions were liquidated over several days, according to CoinGlass. Analysts cited risk-off sentiment and thin liquidity. Technical signals pointed to further downside, with some traders warning of a drop below $50,000. Shares of Coinbase and Robinhood also moved with the crypto market swings.
3 February 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as software rout deepens; Palantir jumps and Walmart hits $1 trillion

S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as software rout deepens; Palantir jumps and Walmart hits $1 trillion

The S&P 500 fell 0.45% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.02% Tuesday as software stocks slid, while the Dow edged up 0.08%. Palantir shares rose after reporting U.S. government revenue up 66% in Q4. Walmart’s market value topped $1 trillion for the first time. The U.S. Labor Department delayed key jobs data due to a partial government shutdown.
3 February 2026
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Palantir stock jumps, Thomson Reuters dives as Anthropic’s legal AI tool spooks software shares

Palantir stock jumps, Thomson Reuters dives as Anthropic’s legal AI tool spooks software shares

Palantir shares jumped 6.6% Tuesday after reporting a 70% surge in quarterly revenue and raising its 2026 outlook. Legal and enterprise software stocks tumbled, with Thomson Reuters down 17.4% and Salesforce and ServiceNow off about 8%, as traders worried over AI-driven price competition. Investors await AMD’s earnings after the bell. Anthropic’s new legal chatbot tool fueled concerns about disruption in knowledge-based sectors.
3 February 2026
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Stock market today: Nasdaq falls on artificial intelligence fears as Palantir pops and Walmart hits $1 trillion

Stock market today: Nasdaq falls on artificial intelligence fears as Palantir pops and Walmart hits $1 trillion

The S&P 500 fell 1.3% and the Nasdaq dropped nearly 2% Tuesday, erasing early gains, while the Dow slipped 0.9%. Palantir shares rose after an upbeat revenue forecast, but Microsoft and other major tech stocks declined. A partial U.S. government shutdown delayed key economic reports. Investors await Alphabet and Amazon earnings later this week.
3 February 2026
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Microsoft stock price slips early: MSFT hit by Azure glitches as OpenAI spreads across clouds

Microsoft stock price slips early: MSFT hit by Azure glitches as OpenAI spreads across clouds

Microsoft shares fell 1.6% to $423.37 in early Tuesday trading, underperforming tech peers after cloud service disruptions and record AI spending. Azure reported two incidents since Monday, affecting VM management and Managed Identity in multiple U.S. regions. Investors are watching heavyweight earnings and the Feb. 6 U.S. jobs report for the next market move.
3 February 2026
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Epstein files spark fresh Wall Street question: which stocks could feel the heat?

Epstein files spark fresh Wall Street question: which stocks could feel the heat?

Tesla shares fell about 2% and Microsoft dropped 1.6% in early premarket trading Tuesday after new Justice Department disclosures tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Prosecutors withdrew thousands of files following redaction errors that exposed victims’ identities. JPMorgan Chase and Barclays, also linked to Epstein, saw premarket gains but face ongoing litigation. A court conference on the records is scheduled for Wednesday.
3 February 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC holds near $78,000 after liquidation wave, ETF inflows return

Bitcoin price today: BTC holds near $78,000 after liquidation wave, ETF inflows return

Bitcoin rose 0.8% to $78,067 early Tuesday after a weekend selloff wiped out $2.56 billion in leveraged positions, according to CoinGlass. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged $561.8 million in net inflows Monday, led by Fidelity and BlackRock. The U.S. jobs report is delayed due to the government shutdown, with the next CPI data set for Feb. 11. Traders remain cautious amid thin liquidity and policy uncertainty.
3 February 2026
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Microsoft stock slips after-hours as AI spending jitters linger into a big week for cloud peers

Microsoft stock slips after-hours as AI spending jitters linger into a big week for cloud peers

Microsoft shares fell 1.6% to $423.37 in after-hours trading Monday, down $6.96 from the close. The move follows scrutiny of Microsoft’s surging AI-related capital spending and Azure’s outlook after last week’s earnings. Alphabet and Amazon report results this week. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will not release January jobs data Friday due to the partial government shutdown.
3 February 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC bounces near $79,000 after $2.6 billion liquidations rattle traders

Bitcoin price today: BTC bounces near $79,000 after $2.6 billion liquidations rattle traders

Bitcoin rebounded 1.9% to $78,653 in late U.S. trading Monday after dropping as low as $74,609 earlier. CoinGlass reported $2.56 billion in bitcoin positions liquidated in recent days. The U.S. January jobs report was delayed due to a partial government shutdown. Crypto-related stocks and Microsoft shares fell in after-hours trading.
2 February 2026
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CoreWeave stock slips as class-action notices pile up ahead of earnings

CoreWeave stock slips as class-action notices pile up ahead of earnings

CoreWeave shares fell 1.5% to $91.82 by midday Monday after new class action lawsuits alleged false statements and highlighted disclosure risks. Investors are awaiting the Feb. 18 earnings report for updates on capacity and spending. The stock faces pressure from litigation headlines and concerns over funding and delivery timelines. Nvidia and Microsoft also slipped, while Alphabet rose.
2 February 2026
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IREN Limited stock slides as bitcoin miners wobble ahead of earnings this week

IREN Limited stock slides as bitcoin miners wobble ahead of earnings this week

IREN Limited shares fell 3.7% to $51.74 by midday Monday on Nasdaq, with trading volume reaching 20.1 million. The drop followed sharp swings in bitcoin, which climbed 1.7% to $78,864 after a weekend slump. Other U.S.-listed miners also declined. IREN will report quarterly results Thursday, with investors watching for updates on AI cloud growth and mining margins.
2 February 2026
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ServiceNow stock price rebounds as software shares steady, buyback back in focus

ServiceNow stock price rebounds as software shares steady, buyback back in focus

ServiceNow shares climbed 3.7% to $121.33 on Monday, rebounding after last week’s sector slide and outpacing tech peers. The company recently reported Q4 subscription revenue of $3.47 billion and announced an imminent $2 billion accelerated buyback. Investors are watching for demand signals as the buyback and AI partnerships develop. Salesforce and Adobe also rose, while Microsoft slipped.
2 February 2026
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Microsoft stock dips as AI spending worries linger, with OpenAI exposure back in focus

Microsoft stock dips as AI spending worries linger, with OpenAI exposure back in focus

Microsoft shares fell 0.6% to $427.58 Monday as investors remained wary after last week’s post-earnings drop tied to AI and cloud spending concerns. The stock has lost over $350 billion in value since Jan. 29. U.S. indexes showed mixed moves, with the Dow up 0.48% and Nasdaq down 0.07% by mid-morning. Alphabet and Amazon earnings, plus the Feb. 6 jobs report, are in focus this week.
2 February 2026
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