
The shares reached a record Tuesday as improving sentiment on Microsoft’s AI position followed stronger cloud growth reported in July.
Microsoft shares hit their first record in about a year on Tuesday, rising 0.4% to US$543.45. The move topped a previous high set in October 2025.
The stock has gained more than 54% from its June low, adding roughly US$1.4 trillion in market value as sentiment toward Microsoft and its position in artificial intelligence improved.
The rebound followed a July 29 earnings report that showed the fastest revenue growth for Microsoft’s cloud business in four years. Shares rose 16% the next day.
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