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Microsoft’s stock is on a run not seen in 26 years — erasing its year-to-date losses

Microsoft’s stock is on a run not seen in 26 years — erasing its year-to-date losses
MarketWatch Monday 03 August 2026, 19:40 UTC By Britney Nguyen 1 min read
Key Points

The rally in Microsoft shares “has legs” because its capital spending is showing a payoff.

The rally in Microsoft shares “has legs” because its capital spending is showing a payoff.
Microsoft (ORG)
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