Microsoft (MSFT) News Today $520.17 -2.31 (-0.44%) Closing price 08/15/2025 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$520.33 +0.16 (+0.03%) As of 08/15/2025 07:59 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Why Is Microsoft Down Today?Toggle Visibility of Why Is Microsoft Down Today?Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) investors are digesting a mix of bullish analyst calls, strong AI developments, and concerns over workforce policy. Below are the key drivers influencing today’s stock action. Positive Sentiment: Citi analysts raised their price target for Microsoft to $680 for 2025, signaling strong confidence in its growth trajectory. Can Microsoft Stock Hit $680 in 2025? Positive Sentiment: Microsoft unveiled its StreamMind “brain-inspired” AI research initiative, reinforcing its leadership in artificial intelligence innovation. “A Brain-Inspired Approach” Microsoft Stock Notches Up With StreamMind Reveal Positive Sentiment: Shares recently reached new all-time highs following robust Q2 results and continued investor enthusiasm. Trading at New All-Time Highs, Is Microsoft Stock Still a Good Buy? Neutral Sentiment: Zacks highlights Microsoft as a trending stock among retail investors, reflecting broad interest but no immediate new catalyst. Here is What to Know Beyond Why Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is a Trending Stock Neutral Sentiment: Despite reports of internal tensions, the stock has continued its upward march, underscoring resilience across its business segments. “No Place Being an Accomplice…” Microsoft Stock Notches Up Despite Internal Tensions Negative Sentiment: Reports of a stricter mandatory return-to-office policy have surfaced, raising concerns about workforce morale and potential productivity impacts. Reports of stricter Microsoft return-to-office policy add to post-layoff uncertainty Negative Sentiment: CNBC reports Microsoft is preparing a mandatory return-to-office requirement, potentially heightening employee unrest. Microsoft preparing mandatory return-to-office policy: Report Negative Sentiment: Executive Vice President Takeshi Numoto sold 4,850 shares at an average price of $527.32, a reduction in insider holdings that some may view as a cautious signal. Takeshi Numoto Sells 4,850 Shares of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Posted 1+ days agoAI Generated. May Contain Errors. MSFT Latest News All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Barchart Benzinga Bloomberg GlobeNewswire GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. 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McClain Purchases Shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)August 16 at 8:09 PM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft’s Game-Changing Updates and AI InnovationsAugust 16 at 11:36 AM | tipranks.com2 Soaring Tech Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next DecadeAugust 16 at 11:02 AM | fool.comMeta spends more guarding Mark Zuckerberg than Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet do for their own CEOs—combinedAugust 16 at 6:16 AM | fortune.com5 Brilliant Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy Right NowAugust 16 at 5:07 AM | fool.comDouble the Disruption: The 3 Best Stocks to Buy Now to Profit From Both AI and Quantum ComputingAugust 16 at 4:44 AM | fool.comMicrosoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Acquired by Harbour Trust & Investment Management CoAugust 16 at 3:08 AM | marketbeat.comPICTET BANK & TRUST Ltd Has $3.37 Million Holdings in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)August 16 at 3:08 AM | marketbeat.comYukon Wealth Management Inc. Purchases New Shares in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)August 16 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comRossby Financial LCC Buys 1,374 Shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)August 16 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comPhraction Management LLC Boosts Position in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)August 16 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Position Decreased by Red Lighthouse Investment Management LLCAugust 16 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comSumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd Boosts Stock Holdings in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)August 16 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comLincoln Capital Corp Sells 1,392 Shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)August 16 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is Smith Group Asset Management LLC's 2nd Largest PositionAugust 16 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comGuardian Investment Management Cuts Holdings in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)August 16 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is Elevate Capital Advisors LLC's 3rd Largest PositionAugust 16 at 3:07 AM | marketbeat.comRedmont Wealth Advisors LLC Has $54,000 Stake in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)August 16 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comAlterna Wealth Management Inc. Acquires 740 Shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)August 16 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is Keybank National Association OH's 4th Largest PositionAugust 16 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is Pictet North America Advisors SA's 5th Largest PositionAugust 16 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comDAVENPORT & Co LLC Raises Position in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)August 16 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comSageworth Trust Co of South Dakota Acquires Shares of 797 Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)August 16 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comGCQ FUNDS MANAGEMENT PTY Ltd Acquires Shares of 34,282 Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)August 16 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comLansing Street Advisors Boosts Stock Position in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)August 16 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comClear Creek Financial Management LLC Boosts Stock Holdings in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)August 16 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is Cidel Asset Management Inc.'s 3rd Largest PositionAugust 16 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Sold by BLB&B Advisors LLCAugust 16 at 3:06 AM | marketbeat.comCat Rock Capital Reduces Stake in MicrosoftAugust 15 at 12:00 AM | tipranks.comAriel Investments LLC Boosts Stake in MicrosoftAugust 15 at 12:00 AM | tipranks.comArm Stock Slips Despite Microsoft Windows 11 Support UpdateAugust 15 at 12:00 AM | tipranks.comOwl Creek Asset Management Increases Stake in MicrosoftAugust 15 at 11:15 PM | tipranks.comAltimeter Capital Boosts Stake in Microsoft by 83,041 SharesAugust 15 at 11:15 PM | tipranks.comArdsley Advisory Partners Increases Stake in MicrosoftAugust 15 at 11:15 PM | tipranks.comChilton Investment Co LLC Boosts Stake in MicrosoftAugust 15 at 11:15 PM | tipranks.comCoatue Management Boosts Stake in MicrosoftAugust 15 at 11:15 PM | tipranks.comClough Capital Partners Reduces Stake in MicrosoftAugust 15 at 11:15 PM | tipranks.comMicrosoft (MSFT) Initiates Update for Arm-based (ARM) Windows 11 PCsAugust 15 at 10:55 PM | insidermonkey.com5 Unstoppable "Ten Titans" Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Through at Least 2030August 15 at 8:06 PM | fool.comCan Microsoft Stock Hit $680 in 2025?August 15 at 3:53 PM | barchart.com“A Brain-Inspired Approach” Microsoft Stock (NASDAQ:MSFT) Notches Up With StreamMind RevealAugust 15 at 2:09 PM | tipranks.comFor the 4th Time, HotelPlanner Makes the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private CompaniesAugust 15 at 10:02 AM | financialpost.comFLibra Wealth LLC Raises Stock Holdings in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)August 15 at 3:09 AM | marketbeat.comRKL Wealth Management LLC Boosts Position in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)August 15 at 3:09 AM | marketbeat.comMicrosoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Bought by Rovin Capital UT ADVAugust 15 at 3:09 AM | marketbeat.comAstoria Portfolio Advisors LLC. Purchases 3,290 Shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)August 15 at 3:09 AM | marketbeat.comSalomon & Ludwin LLC Grows Holdings in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)August 15 at 3:09 AM | marketbeat.comMather Group LLC. Sells 5,555 Shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)August 15 at 3:09 AM | marketbeat.com Get Microsoft News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for MSFT and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Related Videos MSFT Media Mentions By Week MSFT Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). Our company news sentiment scores track the average news sentiment of articles about each company over the most recent 7 days in order to identify companies that are receiving positive press. 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