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Microsoft Shares Slip ~2.2% as 2026 Trading Begins
Microsoft shares fell about 2.2% amid profit-taking and rotation, but strong cloud and AI demand support its long-term growth narrative.
Microsoft’s stock was down about 2.2% in early 2026 trading after investors digested fresh data on broader tech valuation and earnings sentiment. Profit taking after a strong 2025, mixed macroeconomic cues, and rotation into cyclical sectors contributed to the pullback. Despite the short term weakness, long-term growth drivers such as cloud platform Azure, AI-related services, and enterprise software demand remain intact.