Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Week Ahead: Holiday Liquidity, GDP Data, and AI Headlines in Focus (Dec. 22–26, 2025)
Microsoft closed at $485.92 on Friday, December 19, 2025, about 12.5% below its 52-week high. Fiscal Q1 revenue rose 18% to $77.7 billion, with Azure and other cloud services up 40%. Gross margin fell as AI infrastructure spending increased. U.S. markets face a shortened holiday week, which could heighten volatility.