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Why is Microsoft Up Today?

Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is trading higher as investors digest a string of positive developments around its AI strategy, strong earnings momentum and cybersecurity initiatives, even as broader market uncertainties temper the near-term outlook.

  • Reclaimed title as the world’s most valuable company and hit fresh record highs on robust fiscal Q3 results that beat revenue and EPS estimates
  • CEO Satya Nadella’s bullish comments on the deepening long-term partnership with OpenAI continue to boost investor confidence in its AI pipeline
  • Launched a European Security Program to counter nation-state threats, supporting its growing cybersecurity business and potential new revenue streams
  • Multiple Wall Street firms have raised price targets (up to $525) and reiterated “outperform”/“overweight” ratings on strong fundamentals and AI-driven growth outlook
  • MSFT remains a top holding in key AI-focused ETFs (XAIX, IGPT, AIQ), reflecting its central role in the broader AI investment theme
  • Sector-wide tech momentum—buoyed by a better-than-expected May jobs report—provides a supportive backdrop, though Fed policy and upcoming inflation data add some uncertainty
  • Reports of corporate layoffs, including at Microsoft, amid tariff pressures and AI-driven cost restructuring could weigh on sentiment
  • Executive insider selling (EVP Takeshi Numoto’s sale of 3,000 shares) may raise short-term concerns about executive stock conviction
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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Stock Position Boosted by United Bank
United Bank grew its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 8.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 19,963 shares of the software giant's stock after ac
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CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC Sells 30,280 Shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC lessened its stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 0.4% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 6,834,135 shares of the software giant's stock after sell
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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Sold by Saratoga Research & Investment Management
Saratoga Research & Investment Management cut its stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 12.8% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 313,457 shares of the software giant's stock after sel
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Partners in Financial Planning Buys Shares of 2,219 Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Partners in Financial Planning bought a new stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 2,219 shares of the software giant's stock, valued at approximately $935,000.
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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Sold by Everstar Asset Management LLC
Everstar Asset Management LLC lessened its stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 29.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 1,852 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 755 shares during the period. Everstar As
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O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC Raises Position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 9.6% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 848,018 shares of the software giant's stock after acquiring an
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Delos Wealth Advisors LLC Purchases 3,383 Shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Delos Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 32.8% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 13,687 shares of the software giant's
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Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors LLC Boosts Stock Position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 20.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 10,855 shares of the software giant's stock after buying an additi
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Clearbridge Investments LLC Trims Stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Clearbridge Investments LLC cut its position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 4.1% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 12,237,284 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 523,0
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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Bought by Bullseye Investment Management LLC
Bullseye Investment Management LLC raised its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 78.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 16,062 shares of the software gian
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Inkwell Capital LLC Takes Position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Inkwell Capital LLC bought a new stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 2,576 shares of the software giant's stock, valued at approximately $1,086
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Bcwm LLC Purchases New Shares in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Bcwm 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 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 19,888 shares of the software giant's stock, valued at approximately $8,383,000. M
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Mawer Investment Management Ltd. Has $1.34 Billion Stock Holdings in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Mawer Investment Management Ltd. decreased its stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 2.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 3,178,026 shares of the software gi
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Martin Currie Ltd. Has $106.24 Million Stock Position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Martin Currie Ltd. cut its holdings in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 3.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 252,058 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 7,794 shares during the quarter. Microsoft comprises 3.9% of
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Joseph Group Capital Management Has $4.45 Million Stock Position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Joseph Group Capital Management increased its stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 12.6% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 10,553 shares of the software giant's stock after buying a
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IPG Investment Advisors LLC Sells 5,626 Shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
IPG Investment Advisors LLC lessened its holdings in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 24.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 17,603 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 5,626 share
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California Public Employees Retirement System Cuts Position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
California Public Employees Retirement System trimmed its holdings in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 2.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 19,233,688 shares of the software giant's stock after
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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Stake Boosted by RWA Wealth Partners LLC
RWA Wealth Partners LLC increased its holdings in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 6.0% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 411,078 shares of the software gian
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Schroder Investment Management Group Buys 764,157 Shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Schroder Investment Management Group increased its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 6.1% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 13,327,049 shares of the software giant's stock after buying
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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Sold by Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership
Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lessened its stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 16.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 15,510,787 shares of the software giant's stock aft
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Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Sets New 12-Month High - Should You Buy?
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Reaches New 52-Week High - Here's Why
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Prime Capital Investment Advisors LLC Has $142.65 Million Stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Prime Capital Investment Advisors LLC grew its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 1.9% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 338,433 shares of the software giant's stock a
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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Stock Position Cut by Mitchell Sinkler & Starr PA
Mitchell Sinkler & Starr PA reduced its stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 6.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 61,211 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 3,911 shares during the
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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Sold by Mechanics Financial Corp
Mechanics Financial Corp lessened its holdings in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 9.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 16,654 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 1,64
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Tsai Capital Corp Raises Holdings in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Tsai Capital Corp grew its stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 14.2% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 9,797 shares of the software giant's stock after acquiring a
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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is American Money Management LLC's 4th Largest Position
American Money Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 16.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 58,206 shares of the software giant's stock after acquiring an additional 8,399
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L & S Advisors Inc Decreases Position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
L & S Advisors Inc trimmed its stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 1.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 50,120 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 611 shares d
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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Stock Holdings Reduced by PARUS FINANCE UK Ltd
PARUS FINANCE UK Ltd decreased its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 7.0% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 33,512 shares of the software giant's stock after selling 2,505
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Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Stake Lifted by Okabena Investment Services Inc.
Okabena Investment Services Inc. raised its stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 35.1% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 27,067 shares of the software giant's stock af
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