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Why is Microsoft Up Today?

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) shares have climbed today on upbeat analyst commentary, strong AI‐driven momentum and new partnerships, while geopolitical headwinds and insider selling temper the rally.

  • Jefferies names MSFT its top AI pick after Build 2025, reaffirms Buy rating and $550 price target
  • MarketBeat reports MSFT as the most‐upgraded stock for May, lifting analysts’ consensus target to ~$513
  • Partnerships accelerate adoption: Figure Eight Federal defense AI integration and Mike Morse Law Firm’s rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • MSFT‐backed OpenAI expands to Seoul amid booming ChatGPT demand, bolstering Azure usage
  • Product enhancements highlighted at Build 2025 (Copilot Tuning, multi‐agent orchestration, Magnetic-UI) reinforce Microsoft’s AI leadership
  • Veteran investors and Seeking Alpha analysts praise Microsoft’s trifecta of growth, margin expansion and cash‐flow conversion
  • Shares are up over 25% since April lows and recently jumped 1.6%, reflecting strong risk appetite in large‐cap tech
  • President Trump’s nuclear overhaul executive order lists Microsoft among potential technology beneficiaries, but details remain thin
  • Analyses from Jim Cramer and Hertford Capital reaffirm MSFT’s long-term case without altering consensus views
  • Short-interest data show negligible changes, suggesting limited bearish positioning
  • Builder.ai bankruptcy—while backed by Microsoft—likely has minimal direct impact on the core MSFT business
  • Russian President Putin calls for throttling Microsoft services in Russia, highlighting escalating geopolitical risk
  • Multiple Microsoft executives sold company stock after a 15% rally, raising questions about near-term profit-taking
  • Heightened security and employee protests at Build 2025 drew unwanted attention to corporate culture and event logistics

Overall, Microsoft’s momentum in AI and strong analyst support underpin the stock’s advance, even as geopolitical and insider factors warrant cautious monitoring.

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Strategic Financial Services Inc. lifted its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 7.8% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 17,426 shares of the software giant's stock after a
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Sandy Spring Bank Has $87.72 Million Stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
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Kampmann Melissa S. Sells 1,667 Shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is Royal London Asset Management Ltd.'s Largest Position
Royal London Asset Management Ltd. cut its stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 0.3% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 6,732,279 shares of the software giant's stock
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS Lowers Stock Holdings in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS reduced its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 2.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 1,580,878 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 37,223 s
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Lingohr Asset Management GmbH Purchases 1,279 Shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Lingohr Asset Management GmbH increased its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 68.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 3,159 shares of the software giant's stock after buying an additional 1,279 shares during t
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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Position Lifted by iA Global Asset Management Inc.
iA Global Asset Management Inc. boosted its stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 6.2% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 927,307 shares of the software giant's stock after
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Wilkins Investment Counsel Inc. Has $8.30 Million Stock Position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Wilkins Investment Counsel Inc. reduced its stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 5.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 19,702 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 1,138 shares during the period. Wil
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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Position Decreased by Fiduciary Group LLC
Fiduciary Group LLC trimmed its position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 1.2% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 93,500 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 1,102 shares during the period. Micr
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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Purchased by Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Teacher Retirement System of Texas raised its position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 27.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,498,412 shares of the software giant's stock after pu
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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is First National Bank of Hutchinson's 7th Largest Position
First National Bank of Hutchinson lifted its stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 10.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 15,015 shares of the software giant's stock aft
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Trivest Advisors Ltd Has $153.85 Million Stock Position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Trivest Advisors Ltd decreased its stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 21.7% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 365,000 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 101,000 shares during the quart
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L.K. Benson & Company P.C. Buys Shares of 1,357 Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
L.K. Benson & Company P.C. purchased a new position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 1,357 shares of the software giant's stock, valued at approximatel
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Algebris UK Ltd Acquires Shares of 2,865 Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Algebris UK Ltd bought a new position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 2,865 shares of the software giant's stock, valued at approximately $1,166,000. A number
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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Purchased by First Financial Bankshares Inc
First Financial Bankshares Inc boosted its stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 3.2% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 523,850 shares of the software giant's stock after purchasing an additional 16,172 shares dur
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Generali Investments Management Co LLC Buys New Position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Generali Investments Management Co LLC bought a new stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 62,833 shares of the software giant's stock,
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GM Advisory Group LLC Grows Holdings in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
GM Advisory Group LLC increased its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 6.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 57,008 shares of the software giant's stock after acquiring an
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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Sold by Investment House LLC
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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is Harvest Fund Management Co. Ltd's 3rd Largest Position
Harvest Fund Management Co. Ltd boosted its stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 22.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 331,274 shares of the software giant's stock after purchasing an additional 60,098 shares during
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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is WIM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Ltd's 2nd Largest Position
WIM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Ltd lowered its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 10.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 99,241 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 11,000 s
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Koss Olinger Consulting LLC Has $4.74 Million Holdings in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is Fox Hill Wealth Management's Largest Position
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Saiph Capital LLC Purchases 623 Shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Saiph Capital LLC boosted its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 17.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 4,262 shares of the software giant's stock after acquiring an additional
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Wulff Hansen & CO. Has $4.89 Million Stock Position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
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Privium Fund Management B.V. Sells 5,000 Shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
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Vinva Investment Management Ltd Acquires 15,548 Shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
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SageOak Financial LLC Takes $336,000 Position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
SageOak Financial LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 797 shares of the software giant's stock, valued at approximately $336,000. Other i
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Bestgate Wealth Advisors LLC Buys Shares of 1,015 Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Bestgate Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 1,015 shares of the software giant's stock, valued at
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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Stock Holdings Increased by Stokes Family Office LLC
Stokes Family Office LLC raised its position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 3.9% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 56,590 shares of the software giant's stoc
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West Tower Group LLC Invests $506,000 in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
West Tower Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 1,200 shares of the software gian
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