Microsoft is trading 4.2% up now at $488.61 as investors extend the post-earnings rally following its late-July report.
- The move builds on sharp gains driven by 43% Azure growth and a massive strategic pivot toward AI investment.
- Enthusiasm remains high regarding cloud and Copilot demand as the company scales its generative AI capabilities.
- Broader tech markets are also trading higher, providing additional tailwinds for the stock's upward momentum.