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Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of social media applications. It builds technology that helps people connect and share, find communities, and grow businesses. It operates through the Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL) segments. The FoA segment consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and other services. The RL segment includes augmented, mixed and virtual reality related consumer hardware, software, and content. The company was founded by Mark Elliot Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz, Chris R. Hughes, Andrew McCollum, and Eduardo P. Saverin on February 4, 2004, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

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META is trending due to concerns about increased spending on AI and infrastructure, despite strong revenue growth and a one-time tax charge impacting EPS. The community is debating whether the sell-off is an overreaction and a buying opportunity, or a sign of weakening profitability and a shift in investor sentiment. Some traders are anticipating a bounce back to the 50-day moving average, while others see further downside potential.

United States Antimony Corp. engages in the extraction, processing and sale of antimony, zeolite, silver, and gold products. It operates through the following segments: United States Antimony Operations, Mexican Antimony Operations, Precious Metals Recovery, and United States Zeolite Operations. The company was founded by John C. Lawrence in June 1968 and is headquartered in Thompson Falls, MT.

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United States Antimony Corp

UAMY is trending due to renewed discussions around antimony supply and potential impacts from trade relations, particularly regarding export controls from China and a recently rejected acquisition offer. Community members are weighing the implications of these factors on the company's future, discussing the possibility of a short squeeze, and the potential for government support to bolster domestic antimony production.

Alphabet, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in software, health care, transportation, and other technologies. It operates through the following segments: Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The Google Services segment includes products and services, such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. The Google Cloud segment refers to infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment relates to the sale of healthcare-related services and internet services. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on October 2, 2015 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

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Alphabet's stock is trending as strong AI demand and advertising growth drove its Q3 revenue above expectations, prompting increased capital expenditure forecasts and community excitement. Investors are reacting positively to Alphabet's favored cash flow strategy and AI investments, while some analysts are predicting further gains. Community members are actively discussing the stock's potential to reach new price levels and its long-term investment value.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. engages in the business of developing and operating restaurants that serve a relevant menu of burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and salads made using fresh, high-quality ingredients. The company was founded by Steve Ells in 1993 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle's stock is trending due to concerns about slowing growth and reduced guidance, sparking debate about its valuation and future prospects. Community discussions center on whether the brand is losing its value proposition amid rising prices and inconsistent portions, with some criticizing the CEO's handling of the situation. Investors are weighing whether the dip presents a buying opportunity or signals deeper issues within the company and the broader consumer discretionary sector.

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders. The company was founded by Brian Lian and Michael A. Dinerman on September 24, 2012 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

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VKTX is trending as traders discuss potential catalysts from upcoming conferences and strong revenue growth in the obesity sector from competitors. The community speculates about buyout possibilities, comparing VKTX's assets and market cap to recent acquisitions in the space. Bullish sentiment remains high due to positive clinical data and analysts' price targets.

Microsoft Corp. engages in the development and support of software, services, devices, and solutions. It operates through the following segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The Productivity and Business Processes segment is composed of products and services relating to productivity, communication, and information services such as Office Commercial, Office Consumer, LinkedIn, and Dynamics business solutions. The Intelligent Cloud segment consists of public, private, and hybrid server products and cloud services for businesses and developers, as well as enterprise and partner services. The More Personal Computing segment refers to products and services including Windows operating system, Windows cloud services, Surface, HoloLens, personal computer accessories, Xbox hardware, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Microsoft News, and Microsoft Edge. The company was founded by Paul Gardner Allen and William Henry Gates, III in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA.

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Microsoft is trending amid mixed reactions to its earnings, with analysts debating the impact of AI spending on future growth; despite strong cloud performance, some express concerns about increased capital expenditures. Community discussions revolve around whether the company's valuation remains justified in light of its AI investments and competition in the cloud sector, with some speculating on a potential post-earnings dip.

Roblox Corp. engages in the provision of online gaming services. Its platform consists of Roblox Client, Roblox Studio, and Roblox Cloud. Roblox Client is an application that allows users to explore 3D digital worlds. Roblox Studio is the toolset that allows developers and creators to build, publish, and operate 3D experiences and other content accessed with Roblox Client. Roblox Cloud includes the services and infrastructure that power the human co-experience platforms. The company was founded by Erik Cassel and David B. Baszucki in March 2004 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

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Roblox ($RBLX) is trending amid discussions around its Q3 earnings report, which showed higher revenue and lower EPS than expected, alongside FY25 bookings guidance. The community is actively debating the company's valuation and future prospects, while some express concerns related to broader market conditions and commentary around the platform's content.

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GOOG is trending amid positive sentiment driven by AI advancements and anticipation of strong earnings, with the community discussing potential for the stock to reach new highs. Upgrades from analysts and excitement around cloud and AI revenue are fueling optimism, although some traders are wary of a potential pullback after recent gains. Additionally, a new partnership between Google and NextEra Energy to restart a nuclear plant in Iowa is generating some buzz.

Eli Lilly & Co. engages in the discovery, development, manufacture, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The firm's products consist of diabetes, oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and other products and therapies. The company was founded by Eli Lilly in May 1876 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

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Eli Lilly is trending due to strong Q3 earnings, driven by high demand for weight loss drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound, which beat revenue expectations and raised the FY25 guidance. The community is focused on the impact of this GLP-1 momentum, potential FDA approvals, and the company's strategic partnerships in AI, viewing LLY as a leader in the pharmaceutical sector.

ARB IOT Group Ltd. is a holding company that engages in the provision of solutions for the integration of IoT systems and devices. It operates through the Internet of Things and Investment Holding and Others segments. The company was founded on March 1, 2022 and is headquartered in Singapore.

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ARBB is trending due to significant after-hours momentum, with community members highlighting its low float and potential for a short squeeze, reminiscent of other recent runners. Traders are actively discussing entry points, price targets, and potential overnight holds, while also pointing to contracts of nearly $100 million. Despite the excitement, some caution against chasing the pump, noting the stock's volatile history.

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United States Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing Peter Navarro said Thursday that Washington will maintain tariffs on steel and aluminum with no exemptions for the European Union.“There will be no exemptions, no exclusions for steel and aluminum tariffs,” Navarro told reporters. He noted that the U.S. added more than 400 new products to the tariff list this week to curb manipulation and circumvention. “Every time we try to give an exemption or exclusion to one of our allies, they abuse it totally. We learned that it was a slippery slope,” Navarro said, recalling Trump’s previous term in office.Navarro also praised the administration’s 15% tariff on cars, describing it as a cornerstone of Trump’s trade strategy with Europe. “Anybody who criticizes Trump’s policy has to look at the president’s magnificent achievement in dealing with the EU,” he said.His comments come after the U.S. and EU&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-eu-announce-tariffs-autos-pharma/chsSuh2Rdid">issued</a> a joint statement earlier on Thursday, formalizing the trade deal announced back in July. The statement also included the possibility of lowering the 15% tariffs on cars, but only if Europe takes steps to lower tariffs on imported U.S. goods as promised.“In many ways I can’t think of a deal more important than the one with the EU. It is, after all, one of the largest entities in the world. It’s important not just economically but strategically, yet for many, many years it has been taking unfair advantage of the U.S.—consistently higher tariffs, consistently higher non-tariff barriers,” Navarro added.U.S. markets were trending lower ahead of Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole on Friday. The&nbsp;<a href="http://stocktwits.com/symbol/SLX">VanEck Steel ETF</a> (SLX) fell 0.5% in afternoon trade, and the&nbsp;<a href="http://stocktwits.com/symbol/IYM">iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF</a> (IYM) edged 0.1% lower. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around SLX and IYM trended in ‘neutral’ territory.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-nearly-500-m-civil-fraud-penalty-tossed-by-new-york-appeals-court/chsS6vHRdij">Trump’s Nearly $500M Civil Fraud Penalty Tossed By New York Appeals Court</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Microsoft (MSFT) stock may have been relegated to the second spot in terms of valuation, but it could have further legs to&nbsp;run, thanks to the software giant integrating its artificial intelligence (AI) into its products and applications.&nbsp;The AI-fueled rally has helped&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSFT">Microsoft stock</a> to gain 20% this year, with the stock trading at a record high.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Satya Nadella-led company is also benefiting from internal use of the AI technology, Microsoft’s Chief Commercial Officer Judson Althoff said in an internal presentation,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-09/microsoft-using-more-ai-internally-amid-mass-layoffs?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc1MjA4MjAyNSwiZXhwIjoxNzUyNjg2ODI1LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTWjRUTUdUMVVNMFcwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJEQ0FGMjNFM0YyMkE0Qzk5OTM0RUMyRDEwNkM0ODc0NyJ9.FJqgZFgR56AwprxFaQYwGnVdo2joiBDFl2IvvjL0k-s&amp;leadSource=uverify%20wall">according</a> to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with his remarks.Althoff said AI tools have boosted productivity&nbsp;across various functions, including sales, customer service, and software engineering. The executive quantified Microsoft’s AI savings as&nbsp;exceeding $500 million in its call centers in 2024, with the technology’s usage helping to improve both employee and customer satisfaction.The report stated that Microsoft was starting to utilize AI to interact with smaller clients, which helped the company generate tens of millions of dollars.Althoff also said at Microsoft&nbsp;that AI generated 35% of the code for new products, expediting launches. Allaying employee concerns regarding the employment of AI, he said AI could make them more effective as sellers.&nbsp;The use of Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant helped each salesperson find more leads, close deals quicker, and generate 9% more revenue, he added.The report of Microsoft’s productivity gains from AI came close on the heels of Oppenheimer upgrading shares of the company to ‘Outperform’ from ‘Perform,’&nbsp; citing the company’s strong positioning in AI.The research firm has a $530 price target for Microsoft stock, The Fly reported.&nbsp;Analyst Brian Schwartz attributed the action to his view that the company’s current stock price does not fully factor in the “sustaining robust growth” of&nbsp;the AI business and a potential reacceleration in Azure revenue in fiscal year 2026.“Investors’ attention on the ramp of Microsoft’s AI revenue stream will only increase as Azure’s growth remains strong,” the analyst said, adding that it will not only offer valuation support, but “also upside potential as this revenue stream continues scaling fast and investors embrace Microsoft as one of the long-term AI winners in software.”In late June, Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives upped the price target for Microsoft stock to $600 from $515, attributing this optimism to &nbsp;bullish AI checks that suggested a massive adoption wave of Copilot and Azure monetization.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward Microsoft stock&nbsp;remained ‘bearish’ (42/100) by late Wednesday, with the degree of negativity increasing from the previous day. The message volume was at a ‘normal’ level.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:618/51;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_07_10_at_1_27_26_AM_png_a1e1a4efa9.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-07-10 at 1.27.26 AM.png" width="618" height="51"><figcaption>MSFT sentiment and message volume as of 1:28 a.m. ET, July 10 | source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>In a separate note issued in June, Ives flagged Nvidia and Microsoft as two companies that would hit a $4 trillion valuation this summer. “Then over the next 18 months, the focus will be on the $5 trillion club....as this tech bull market is still early being led by the AI Revolution,” he added.&nbsp;Microsoft ended Wednesday’s session up 1.39% at $503.51, giving the company a market capitalization of $3.742 trillion. To hit the coveted mark, Microsoft’s stock has to add another $35 to its Wednesday closing price.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/sp-500-recovery-at-risk-us-stock-futures-fall-amid-tariff-anxiety/chF6rPRR51e">S&amp;P 500’s Recovery At Risk? US Stock Futures Fall Amid Tariff Anxiety, But Strategist Says ‘Summer Surprise Rally Will Continue’</a>

A general view of the Microsoft Zizhu Campus in Minghang, Shanghai, China, on June 30, 2025. 

Microsoft Stock Hits New High: Analysts Say $4 Trillion Valuation May Be Within Reach As AI Upside Still Underappreciated

Judson Althoff quantified Microsoft’s AI savings as exceeding $500 million in its call centers in 2024, with the technology’s usage helping to improve both employee and customer satisfaction.

Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is making&nbsp;significant strides with Copilot, its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered personal assistant, vindicating the company’s huge investments in AI.&nbsp;Two separate Business Insider (BI) reports suggested increased traction for the personal assistant.BI&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-copilot-licenses-million-ai-2025-6">reported</a> Microsoft Commercial Officer Judson Althoff told employees at a meeting that the company is close to clinching a deal with a major customer with more than one million 365 licenses to deploy Copilot.&nbsp;The report said the company hasn’t zeroed in on how to charge the customer for&nbsp;using the personal assistant. It was toying with the idea of either its traditional approach of per-seat software licenses that would fetch a certain amount per month, or institute consumption-based pricing.If per-seat pricing is adopted, Microsoft could get as much&nbsp;as $360 million for a year,&nbsp;considering the one million licenses and $30 it charges for Copilot per user per month. That said, given the volume of licenses involved, the customer may not agree&nbsp;to Copilot’s sticker price, the report said.The potential addition of&nbsp;many new users is seen as a positive for Copilot, even if it&nbsp;means a discount&nbsp;on the sticker price.&nbsp;BI&nbsp;speculated that the unnamed customer&nbsp;was Amazon, given the number of employees involved. Still, its probe with an employee at the e-commerce giant showed that this may not be the case.&nbsp;Amazon has reportedly warned its employees about not using external AI tools, and following the publication of the report, an Amazon spokesperson explicitly ruled out the possibility.&nbsp;A separate BI report&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-copilot-licenses-million-ai-2025-6">said</a> Microsoft was working on a Copilot version for the Department of Defense (DoD). The report also raised the possibility&nbsp;that the Pentagon was the customer Althoff referred to at the internal meeting, given that it employs about 2.1 million service members and about 770,000 civilian employees.&nbsp;On Stocktwits, sentiment toward Microsoft stock was ‘bearish’ (43/100) by late Wednesday, although the message volume stayed ‘high.’<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:620/53;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_06_12_at_3_19_12_AM_png_4a4aa3baac.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-06-12 at 3.19.12 AM.png" width="620" height="53"><figcaption>MSFT sentiment and message volume as of 3:19 a.m. ET, June 12 | source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Some&nbsp;retail traders are not too excited about Copilot. “There is a Rough road ahead. CoPilot is a total bust,”&nbsp;said one watcher.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Traidn/message/617644818</stembedurl>Another user said, “CoPilot is a mistake. Will ruin core products. need new CEO, Satya making terrible choices,” as they shared a news story about&nbsp;a data leak flaw found in the digital assistant.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Traidn/message/617639929</stembedurl>Microsoft shares ended Wednesday’s session up 0.36% at $472.62, and&nbsp;they are up about 13% year-to-date.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-demands-100-bps-rate-cut-again-ahead-of-fed-meet/chlXnERRb6f">Trump Demands 100 Bps Rate Cut Again Ahead Of Fed Meet — But Experts Warn Tariffs Could Stoke Inflation</a>

In this photo illustration, the Microsoft Copilot AI logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. 

Microsoft Reportedly Nearing Copilot Mega-Deal With Major Customer — But Retail Traders Not Fully Sold

The company was reportedly toying with the idea of either adopting its traditional approach of per-seat software licenses that would fetch a certain amount per month or instituting consumption-based pricing.

Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) has wielded its axe yet again, with the software company laying off hundreds of its workforce amid an uncertain economic climate and increasing investment needs to stay competitive in the artificial intelligence (AI) race.&nbsp;A&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://esd.wa.gov/employer-requirements/layoffs-and-employee-notifications/worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-warn-layoff-and-closure-database">Monday notice</a> filed with the Washington State Employment Security Department showed that the Satya Nadella-led company has eliminated 305 permanent positions.&nbsp;The company's most recent cuts add to the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/microsoft-layoffs-show-commitment-to-profitable-growth-analyst/chiq1WnRbN5">6,000 positions</a> it eliminated in mid-May, attributing the action to the organizational changes necessary to best position itself for success in a dynamic marketplace.In 2023, the company cut 10,000 jobs as it grappled with slowing demand amid a spike in inflationary pressure. In January this year, it cut a small percentage of jobs across the departments, calling them “performance-based” eliminations.President Donald Trump’s tariffs, announced in early April,&nbsp;have weighed on economic growth, although Microsoft is relatively immune to the levies compared to its hardware counterparts.Against this backdrop, flab cutting may be needed to meet the higher capex needs. On the third-quarter earnings call, CFO Amy Hood said that fourth-quarter capital expenditure will rise sequentially from the $21.4 billion spent in the previous three-month period.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward Microsoft stock remained ‘bearish’ (39/100) by early Tuesday, and the message volume stayed ‘low.’<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:621/56;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_06_03_at_5_54_14_AM_png_c9bb7ae7e1.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-06-03 at 5.54.14 AM.png" width="621" height="56"><figcaption>MSFT sentiment and message volume as of 5:55 a.m. ET, June 3 | source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>In Tuesday’s early premarket session,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSFT">Microsoft stock</a> slipped 0.34% to $460.422. The stock is up 10% year-to-date.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/big-short-investor-steve-eisman-long-on-market-but-flags-trump-tariffs-as-his-one-concern/chkrRukRbv7">‘Big Short’ Investor Steve Eisman ‘Long’ On Market But Flags Trump Tariffs As His ‘One Concern’</a>

Microsoft logo in window of granite and glass office tower with reflections of surrounding buildings, San Francisco, California, May 13, 2025. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

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The most recent cuts come following the 6,000 positions it eliminated in mid-May. 

Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) defied the tech sector rally on Tuesday and ended the session modestly lower after traders reacted to a report regarding <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/microsoft-to-layoff-3-percent-of-workforce/chi8Y8VRbZl">3% job cuts</a> by the company.&nbsp;The company has since then confirmed the news to several media outlets, stating, "We continue to implement organizational changes necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace."A sell-side analyst, however, cheered the development.The Fly reported that a Barclays analyst views the move as a "commitment to profitable growth," especially as artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure costs continue to ramp up in the medium term.The analyst noted that the company recently maintained its 2025 operating margin even before these actions. He views the job cuts to be "additive" to margins in the fiscal year 2026.Barclays has an 'Overweight' rating and $494 price target for Microsoft stock.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSFT">Microsoft stock</a> was 'neutral' (45/100) by late Tuesday, and the message volume on the stream was 'low.'<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:620/58;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_05_14_at_2_56_44_AM_png_1b0355ec92.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-05-14 at 2.56.44 AM.png" width="620" height="58"><figcaption>MSFT sentiment and message volume as of 2:57 a.m. ET, May 14 | source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>A bullish user said the stock could take off after a recent consolidation phase.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/wkalunji/message/614554618</stembedurl>Another user said the Microsoft stock has risen too fast and by much, potentially referring to the post-earnings rally. "I've got a hunch this dips soon," they said.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Tonysaurus/message/614528720</stembedurl>Microsoft stock has rallied nearly 14% since April 30 when it reported a <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/microsoft-analysts-raise-price-targets-for-stock-after-2025-q3-beat/chLvTBhRbiq">strong third-quarter beat</a> and issued positive guidance. The Koyfin-compiled consensus price target for the Microsoft stock is $506.17, implying scope for roughly 13% upside from current levels.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/portfolio-manager-praises-nvidia-idiosyncratic-ai-growth/chiqKIARbNT">'I Love Nvidia:' Portfolio Manager Praises Chipmaker's 'Idiosyncratic' AI Growth Amid Retail Bullishness</a>

Microsoft logo displayed on a smartphone screen, with the company's colorful branding visible in the background, on April 26, 2025, in Chongqing, China. 

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A Barclays analyst views the job cuts to be "additive" to margins in the fiscal year 2026.

Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) has gained 10% over the two sessions since it reported its third-quarter results.&nbsp;Friday’s close of $435.28 meant <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSFT">Microsoft stock</a> has turned positive for the year with a year-to-date gain of 3.5%.Notwithstanding the investor optimism over the Satya Nadella-led company, an analyst downgraded the stock on Sunday. The Fly reported that research firm Phillip Securities downgraded the Microsoft stock to ‘Accumulate’ from ‘Buy’ but left the price target unchanged at $480.The firm attributed the downgrade to the stock rally amid the recent market upturn and the company’s earnings.Phillip Securities analysts, however, believe that Microsoft is strategically positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for expensive artificial intelligence (AI) models, which in turn enhances the attractiveness of the Azure public cloud platform.The firm also sees minimal impact from the Trump tariffs, given Microsoft’s strong enterprise customer base and the accent on its cloud service.Microsoft stock is still trading off its all-time high of $467.70, hit on July 8, 2024.Last Wednesday, Microsoft reported a <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/microsoft-analysts-raise-price-targets-for-stock-after-2025-q3-beat/chLvTBhRbiq">solid third-quarter beat</a> and issued positive guidance. The company also said it expects strong Azure revenue growth and a sequential increase in capital spending.Following the results, Microsoft analysts hiked their price targets, with the new targets ranging from $475 to $550. Analysts called the quarter an “exceptional one.”On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the Microsoft was 'extremely bullish' (93/100) by early Monday, with the message volume at 'extrmeley high' levels.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:618/52;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_05_05_at_5_15_25_AM_png_123c532766.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-05-05 at 5.15.25 AM.png" width="618" height="52"><figcaption>MSFT sentiment and message volume, as of 5:16 a.m. ET, May 5 | source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>A retail investor called the stock as their “top stock pick” for May.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/trading_momentum/message/613514858</stembedurl>Another user, however, said they would wait for the stock to dip on Monday to add more of it.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/ballantine/message/613497910</stembedurl>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward Microsoft stock was ‘extremely bullish’ (93/100), with message volume at ‘extremely high’ levels.&nbsp;The Koyfin-compiled consensus price target for Microsoft stock is $505.76, implying an over 16% upside from Friday’s close.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/retail-bulls-charge-ahead-of-palantir-2025-q1-earnings/chi5ukFRbKm">Retail Bulls Charge Ahead of Palantir's Q1 Earnings — Will the Stock Hit New Highs?</a>

A view of the Microsoft corporate logo in front of the Microsoft Office building on 41st street and 8th avenue on November 25, 2024 in New York City.

Microsoft Stock Lands Rare Downgrade After ‘Exceptional’ Quarter — But It Has Nothing To Do With Fundamentals: Retail’s Bullish

The firm believes that Microsoft is strategically positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for expensive artificial intelligence models.

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The firm believes that Microsoft is strategically positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for expensive artificial intelligence models.


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