Why Is Everyone Talking About Microsoft Stock?
I think the primary reason everyone is talking about Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is its cloud segment growth.
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*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug. 7, 2026. The video was published on Aug.9, 2026.
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