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Ebube Jones

Multiple Compression Is a Real Threat to Microsoft Stock, But Its Core Story Isn’t Broken

Software stocks did not have a great start to 2026. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF (IGV) fell more than 20% from its recent peak, and when its 50-day moving average dropped below its 200-day, it confirmed a “death cross” that pushed many investors to sell.

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