Good MorningEquity markets continued their decline on Thursday as uncertainty rocked the economic outlook. On the one hand, economic data remains strong, while on the other, the uncertain impact of Trump's policies has begun to show in the economic data, and tariff threats are rising. The S&P 500 shed about 2.0% at the session's low, touching price points not seen since before the November 2024 presidential election.
It could be another tough day for the market on Friday. The NFP payroll will likely show the impact of Trump's government job reduction plans; the question is their lingering impact. If private sector job growth remains resilient, the effect could be minimal. If not, the U.S. economy is on track for a potentially deep recession, but good news exists. A recession would put an end to stubbornly hot inflation. Featured: These two trades could double your money in days (Investing Daily) 
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Investors are always looking for the next big thing in artificial intelligence (AI). While tech giants like Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ: MSFT), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Nvidia Co. (NASDAQ: NVDA) dominate the AI sector, they aren’t the only players driving innovation.
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Stocks | | | Much like all the upheaval shaking the world, the huge swings rocking Wall Street may feel far from normal. But, for investing at least, all this is typical.Sharp moves for the U.S. stock market, like its recent 6% drop in just a couple of weeks, happen regularly. Stomaching them is the price invest... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | Wall Street rose on Friday, but only after careening through another wild day. It was a fitting ending to a brutal week of scary swings dominated by worries about the U.S. economy and uncertainty about what President Donald Trump will do with tariffs. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% after storming b... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | President Donald Trump on Thursday postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada for a month amid widespread fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war.The White House insists its tariffs are about stopping the smuggling of fentanyl, but the taxes propose... Read the Full Story |
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Economists have floated the effects of tariffs on the global economy, but investors need to realize that these views are just that—opinions. Opinions based on theory that may or may not play out in the end, so what matters more is what is actually happening in the economy and the markets tod... Read the Full Story |
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Occidental Petroleum’s (NYSE: OXY) stock price hit a 52-week low, raising fear for investors, but as they say, it’s best to buy low and sell high.
The stock is under pressure in early 2025 because of increasing oil inventory and supply globally and lower oil prices than last year, b... Read the Full Story |
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Tariff fatigue is a subtle market condition in which prolonged tariffs cause investor fatigue. This fatigue causes investors to look for and take advantage of companies that can withstand or even benefit from the tariffs.
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Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI), a leader in AI technology, recently dodged a bullet. The company risked removal from the NASDAQ stock exchange. The company's accounting practices caused big problems, which made it delay several filings.
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Markets | | | Walgreens Boots Alliance says it has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners as the struggling retailer looks to turn itself around after years of losing money. Walgreens said Thursday that Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share, giving the deal an equity value just under $10 bill... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | U.S. employers added solid 151,000 jobs last month, but the outlook is cloudy as President Donald Trump threatens a trade war, purges the federal workforce and promises to deport millions of immigrants Read the Full Story |
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Friday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Microsoft Corporation develops and supports software, services, devices and solutions worldwide. The Productivity and Business Processes segment offers office, exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, office 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft viva, and Microsoft 365 copilot; and office consumer services, such as Microsoft 365 consumer subscriptions, Office licensed on-premises, and other office services. This segment also provides LinkedIn; and dynamics business solutions, including Dynamics 365, a set of intelligent, cloud-based applications across ERP, CRM, power apps, and power automate; and on-premises ERP and CRM applications. The Intelligent Cloud segment offers server products and cloud services, such as azure and other cloud services; SQL and windows server, visual studio, system center, and related client access licenses, as well as nuance and GitHub; and enterprise services including enterprise support services, industry solutions, and nuance professional services. The More Personal Computing segment offers Windows, including windows OEM licensing and other non-volume licensing of the Windows operating system; Windows commercial comprising volume licensing of the Windows operating system, windows cloud services, and other Windows commercial offerings; patent licensing; and windows Internet of Things; and devices, such as surface, HoloLens, and PC accessories. Additionally, this segment provides gaming, which includes Xbox hardware and content, and first- and third-party content; Xbox game pass and other subscriptions, cloud gaming, advertising, third-party disc royalties, and other cloud services; and search and news advertising, which includes Bing, Microsoft News and Edge, and third-party affiliates. The company sells its products through OEMs, distributors, and resellers; and directly through digital marketplaces, online, and retail stores. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington. | Should I Buy Microsoft Stock? MSFT Bull and Bear Case Explained
These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Microsoft was last updated on Wednesday, June 04, 2025 at 6:01 PM.
Microsoft Bull Case -
The current stock price is around $460, which reflects a strong market position and investor confidence in Microsoft's growth potential.
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Microsoft has received multiple "buy" ratings from analysts, indicating a positive outlook and strong belief in the company's future performance.
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Recent insider trading activity shows executives are actively managing their shares, which can signal confidence in the company's direction.
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The company has a diverse portfolio of products and services, including the latest software and cloud solutions, which are in high demand in the current market.
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Microsoft's consistent revenue growth and strong financial performance make it a reliable investment choice for long-term investors.
Microsoft Bear Case -
Insider sales have recently increased, with executives selling significant shares, which may raise concerns about their confidence in the company's future.
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Corporate insiders own only a small percentage of the company's stock, which could indicate a lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests.
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Analysts have recently adjusted their price targets downward, which may suggest a more cautious outlook on the stock's short-term performance.
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Increased competition in the technology sector could impact Microsoft's market share and profitability in the future.
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Market volatility and economic uncertainties could pose risks to Microsoft's stock performance, affecting investor sentiment.
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