Microsoft vs Oracle Stock: Why MSFT and ORCL Are Getting a Second Look in 2026
Microsoft and Oracle shares caught a bid Thursday, lifted by fresh evidence of strong AI demand and Oracle’s latest move to secure more power for its data centers—both factors helping ease concerns over how quickly heavy investment in chips and servers might translate into profits. By late morning in New York, Microsoft traded $6.46 higher at $417.68, while Oracle added $7.04 to reach $176.85.