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Microsoft Positioned to Win AI Race With Dual-Model Strategy

See how Microsoft’s AI partnerships could support Azure demand, why model choice matters less to Microsoft, and what analysts and charts imply for the stock.

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Microsoft watched OpenAI collect 110 billion dollars and said 'we’re still cool, right?'

Microsoft skipped OpenAI's latest multi-billion dollar funding round, but a joint statement confirms their Azure and IP agreements remain unchanged.

Windows Central

Xbox’s new Chief of Staff just reunited with Asha Sharma — but who exactly is Craig Cincotta?

Craig Cincotta has been named Chief of Staff at Xbox, reuniting with new CEO Asha Sharma. Here is his Microsoft career history and what the role means for Xbox leadership.

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says Bill Gates told him his big bet on OpenAI would be a flop: 'Yeah, you’re going to burn this billion dollars'

Nadella said despite the risk, “it was not that hard to convince anyone.”

Fortune

Why Microsoft’s Cloud Migrations Matter More Than Its AI Hype

Microsoft’s pullback overlooks the company's Azure migrations, as legacy SQL workloads moving to the cloud may be the real long-term growth driver

MarketBeat

Barely any Microsoft 365 users are actually paying for Copilot - despite Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella claiming it is 'a true daily habit.'

Microsoft claims rapid Copilot growth, yet only 3.3% of Microsoft 365 users pay, which raises questions over long-term AI investment returns.

TechRadar

Stocks Sink With Alphabet, Bitcoin: Stock Market Today

A dismal round of jobs data did little to lift sentiment on Thursday.

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Could Microsoft Stock Hit $600 in 2026 Despite OpenAI Woes?

Microsoft is trading near $400 price levels, but consensus estimates call for the stock to rally above $600 over the next year. Is MSFT stock a buy after the recent crash?

Barchart

Microsoft Just Showed Why It’s Still a Must-Own Stock

Microsoft remains a long-term compounder, and the recent dip in MSFT stock is an opportunity for investors.

Barchart

Microsoft loses a massive $440 billion in market cap as shares tank — investors get increasingly sceptical of its AI strategy

Microsoft investors didn't enjoy the company's FY26 Q2 report, as fears of its AI strategy begin to unravel into despair.

Windows Central

As Microsoft Stock Crashes Below Key Support Levels, Should You Buy the Dip?

Microsoft stock is sinking as Azure growth in Q2 disappoints investors. There’s reason to consider steering clear of MSFT shares despite this pullback.

Barchart

Microsoft's early bet on OpenAI is weighing heavily on Azure, causing 45% of its backlog — but it's finally starting to pay off

Microsoft's financial earnings report reveals that OpenAI accounts for 45% of its Azure cloud computing backlog, yet Microsoft's net income jumped by $7.6 billion, primarily due to its investment in OpenAI.

Windows Central

Microsoft demand backlog doubles to $625 billion thanks to OpenAI, but hefty spending and slower revenue growth spook investors

Future revenues in the form of RPO rose 110% on the back of a $250 billion commitment from OpenAI, but Azure growth slowed to 39% in the second quarter.

Fortune

Microsoft Reports Q2 Earnings Jan. 28. Is MSFT Stock a Buy Before Then?

The momentum in Microsoft’s business will likely continue, driven by its strength in cloud and AI offerings.

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Microsoft Slumps Heading Into Earnings—Here’s What Matters Most

MSFT stock remains under pressure ahead of its Jan. 28 earnings report as a bearish death cross pattern lingers; here's what investors watch for in the report

TechRadar

Windows Server 2008 is finally gone, after Microsoft pulls support at last

Microsoft has ended all support (ESU and PA) for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, and we mean all support.

Barchart

After Apple Deal, Is Google — Not OpenAI — Now the Premier AI Stock?

Alphabet's strategic AI advancements, highlighted by the transformative Apple partnership and strong 2025 performance, position it as a leading contender in the evolving technology landscape.

Windows Central

Microsoft claims "Community First" AI data center infrastructure — also known as maximum corpo-washing

Microsoft has begun to realize the backlash to its AI infrastructure push is serious enough to create an entire "Community First" data center plan.

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Elon Musk pushed OpenAI into working with Microsoft and Azure from the early days — new court papers reveal his dismissal of Amazon's Jeff Bezos as a "tool"

New court documents reveal that Elon Musk played a key role in orchestrating OpenAI’s partnership with Microsoft, urging CEO Sam Altman to strike an agreement with the tech giant in 2016.

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Microsoft Stock Is Entering an ‘Inflection’ Year. What Dan Ives Thinks Is Coming for MSFT.

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AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud: Which Cloud Platform Wins in 2026?

Amazon Web Services dominates market share, Microsoft Azure owns enterprise Windows ecosystems, and Google Cloud Platform bets on AI superiority. But raw capability matters less than strategic fit, and the wrong choice locks you into years of migration pain and cost overruns.

Windows Central

“My goal is to eliminate every line of C and C++ from Microsoft by 2030” — Microsoft bets on AI to re-write Windows (Update: Microsoft says no.)

Microsoft is betting on AI and Rust to eliminate legacy C++ code by 2030. It’s an ambitious engineering pivot that could finally secure the Windows kernel.

Barchart

Should You Buy Microsoft Stock Despite Its Ballooning CapEx?

Rising CapEx has become a point of concern for investors, particularly as Microsoft continues to invest heavily in AI.

Barchart

Even If There Is an AI Bubble, Wall Street Says You Should Keep Buying This Magnificent 7 Stock

DA Davidson says that whether there is or is not a bubble, Microsoft is a solid buy here.

Benzinga

Microsoft Denies Claims It Cut AI Targets

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock held steady on Thursday after the company pushed back on reports suggesting it lowered sales growth targets for some artificial intelligence products.

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