Microsoft (MSFT)

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NASDAQ · Last Trade: Mar 17th, 6:52 PM EDT
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Previous Close399.95
Open400.27
Bid398.95
Ask399.00
Day's Range397.75 - 404.40
52 Week Range344.79 - 555.45
Volume26,205,498
Market Cap3.01T
PE Ratio (TTM)-
EPS (TTM)-
Dividend & Yield3.640 (0.91%)
1 Month Average Volume33,736,140

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About Microsoft (MSFT)

Microsoft is a leading global technology company known for its software products, services, and hardware devices. The company is best recognized for its Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite, which facilitates productivity and collaboration for users worldwide. In addition to software, Microsoft also offers cloud computing services through its Azure platform, enabling businesses to leverage scalable and flexible computing resources. The company is actively involved in various sectors, including gaming with its Xbox platform, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, continually innovating and expanding its product offerings to meet the diverse needs of consumers and enterprises. Read More

News & Press Releases

Big Tech Is Spending $720 Billion on AI in 2026, and This One Stock Gets Paid on Every Dollarfool.com
Artificial intelligence hyperscalers are forecasting another year of mammoth capital expenditures.
Via The Motley Fool · March 17, 2026
This $50 Billion AI Bet Is Either Oracle's Masterstroke or Its Biggest Mistakefool.com
Investors have worried about AI spending.
Via The Motley Fool · March 17, 2026
Fear Fades on Wall Street: VIX Plummets 13.5% as 'March Madness' Volatility Recedes
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), often referred to as the stock market's "fear gauge," experienced a sharp decline on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, falling 13.5% as investors embraced a broad market rebound. This sudden drop marks a significant shift in sentiment, offering a long-awaited reprieve from the "March Madness"
Via MarketMinute · March 17, 2026
Meta Hits Pause on 'Avocado': AI Ambitions Face Seasonal Setback as Execution Hurdles Mount
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) saw its shares retreat by more than 3% this week following reports that the social media giant has officially postponed the release of its next-generation artificial intelligence model, codenamed "Avocado." Originally slated for a high-profile March 2026 debut, the model—which Meta promised would be its
Via MarketMinute · March 17, 2026
Adobe at a Crossroads: CEO Shantanu Narayen to Step Down Amid Generative AI Turbulence
In a move that marks the end of one of the most successful leadership tenures in Silicon Valley history, Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) announced that Shantanu Narayen will transition from his role as Chief Executive Officer to become Executive Chair of the Board. The announcement, made on March 12, 2026, comes
Via MarketMinute · March 17, 2026
Stock Market Today, March 17: Nebius Group Falls After Announcing $3.75 Billion Capital Raisefool.com
On March 17, 2026, investors weighed massive new funding for AI infrastructure against rising leverage and potential dilution.
Via The Motley Fool · March 17, 2026
Transparency and Technology: Why Apollo and KKR Surged Over 4% as Private Credit Hits a Turning Point
On March 17, 2026, the alternative asset management sector staged a powerful rally, defying weeks of market turbulence and a geopolitical energy shock. Shares of Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE: APO) and KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) both surged more than 4% during Tuesday's trading session. The rally marks a
Via MarketMinute · March 17, 2026
The $1 Trillion Proclamation: Jensen Huang Sets a New Standard for the AI Era at GTC 2026
SAN JOSE, CA — In a move that has sent shockwaves through global financial markets, Jensen Huang, the CEO of NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), has officially projected that cumulative demand for artificial intelligence chips will reach a staggering $1 trillion by the end of 2027. Speaking yesterday, March 16, 2026, at the
Via MarketMinute · March 17, 2026
1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock That Could Surprise Investors in 2026fool.com
Wall Street has taken shares of this AI start-up to bargain-basement territory.
Via The Motley Fool · March 17, 2026
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rebound from 2026 Lows as AI Trade Regains Momentum
Wall Street found its footing on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as the major indices staged a modest but critical recovery from recent 2026 lows. The S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) edged up 0.2% to close at 6,716.09, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQ: IXIC) led the charge
Via MarketMinute · March 17, 2026
The Nasdaq Is Down 3% This Year. Is the QQQ Invesco Trust Still Worth Buying Right Now?fool.com
The Invesco QQQ Trust has widely outperformed the S&P 500 over the past decade.
Via The Motley Fool · March 17, 2026
The Quantum Collision: IBM’s Modular Leap Challenges D-Wave’s Commercial Dominance
As of March 17, 2026, the long-promised "quantum era" has moved from the realm of science fiction into the corridors of corporate strategy. International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) has unveiled a series of architectural breakthroughs that are fundamentally reshaping the competitive landscape of high-performance computing. By successfully deploying its Quantum
Via MarketMinute · March 17, 2026
Fed at a Crossroads: Internal Rifts Deepen as Inflation Resilience Forces March Pause
The Federal Reserve enters its high-stakes March 17-18, 2026, meeting facing a profound internal schism that has pitted a cautious majority against a vocal minority of pro-growth dissenters. While the market is pricing in a nearly 100% certainty that the central bank will hold interest rates steady at 3.50%
Via MarketMinute · March 17, 2026
VTI Offers Broader Market Access Than ITOT, But Is It the Better Total Stock Market ETF? Here's What You Need to Knowfool.com
Explore how differences in fund size, stock count, and liquidity may impact your choice between these two total-market ETFs.
Via The Motley Fool · March 17, 2026
The Trillion-Dollar Handshake: How the 2026 M&A Boom is Redefining Global Capitalism
The global financial landscape is currently navigating a period of unprecedented consolidation as the "Great M&A Surge of 2026" continues to gather momentum. Following a landmark year in 2025, where global deal volumes shattered expectations to reach a staggering $4.7 trillion, the first quarter of 2026 has shown
Via MarketMinute · March 17, 2026
The Great Rotation: Small-Caps Surge as ‘Magnificent 7’ Leadership Fades in a Broadening Market
The long-awaited market "rotation" has finally moved from a trader's theory to a structural reality. As of mid-March 2026, the dominance of mega-cap technology stocks is being replaced by a more egalitarian rally, characterized by the dramatic outperformance of the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index
Via MarketMinute · March 17, 2026
The Great Infrastructure Rotation: Why Oracle and Broadcom are Leading the New AI Reality
As the mid-March 2026 trading sessions unfold, the technology sector is undergoing a profound structural realignment. The era of "AI Narrative"—where stock prices were propelled by ambitious white papers and speculative pilot programs—is rapidly giving way to a "Capacity and Scale" era. This shift was starkly illustrated following
Via MarketMinute · March 17, 2026
The 'SaaSpocalypse' Arrives: Investors Demand Proof of Life as AI Threatens the Software Seat Model
As of March 17, 2026, the once-unstoppable software-as-a-service (SaaS) sector is facing a reckoning. For nearly two decades, the industry thrived on a simple, lucrative formula: sell a license for every employee, every month. But as generative AI transitions from a futuristic novelty into a workforce utility, that "per-seat" model
Via MarketMinute · March 17, 2026
Alphabet's Gemini Expansion: Reimagining Search and Chrome in the Age of Personal Intelligence
In a move that signals the most significant transformation of the internet’s front door in two decades, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has completed the nationwide rollout of its “Personal Intelligence” ecosystem. As of mid-March 2026, the company has successfully integrated its most advanced Gemini 3.1 models directly into
Via MarketMinute · March 17, 2026
'Unimagined' Without Apple: Tim Cook Dismisses Retirement Rumors as Tech Giant Approaches 50th Anniversary
In a rare and candid display of institutional commitment, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) CEO Tim Cook has formally pushed back against swirling retirement rumors as he reaches his 65th birthday milestone. Speaking on the cusp of the company’s historic 50th anniversary, Cook addressed growing speculation that he might step
Via MarketMinute · March 17, 2026
If You Buy 2 Tech Stocks This Year, Make Them Thesefool.com
Some powerful megacaps are on sale at bargain levels.
Via The Motley Fool · March 17, 2026
The New Threat IBM's Quantum Computing Research Poses to D-Wavemarketbeat.com
Via MarketBeat · March 17, 2026
R2 Copilot Addresses Critical Privacy Issues as Enterprise AI Spending and Security Incidents Rise
Via PRLog · March 17, 2026
The Best Tech ETF to Invest $2,000 in Right Nowfool.com
There's a way of sidestepping the chief reason many investors don't want to own any technology funds right now.
Via The Motley Fool · March 17, 2026
2026 Full Stack Engineer Course - Interview Kickstart Program for Software Developers With Mock Interviews Helps Secure Top FAANG Jobs
Interview Kickstart, an established upskilling platform for technology professionals, has announced the launch of its Full Stack Engineering Course, a structured program designed to help software engineers develop practical expertise in modern web development while preparing for technical interviews at leading technology companies. More information about the program is available at https://interviewkickstart.com/courses/full-stack-engineering-interview-masterclass
Via Press Advantage · March 17, 2026