Microsoft’s stock seals its longest winning streak of the year as AI software fears fade

MarketWatch Friday 28 August 2026, 21:34 UTC By Hannah Pedone 1 min read

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Microsoft’s software offers capabilities that will be critical for AI, one analyst notes.

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