Microsoft’s stock have dropped to their worst first-half performance since the year 2000. Small traders say the slump is linked to a fading AI chips boom. Certain analysts argue the downturn has no clear reason.
In Europe, regulators have launched a case against Microsoft’s cloud division under the new antitrust rules. The tech giant is also planning a record payout to the shareholders as its cloud business and Copilot sales grow. The mixed signals come while investors observe the stock’s fall and the ongoing regulatory attention.