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

Microsoft shares rose 18.3% in the first quarter of 2026, according to market data, recovering losses from the previous year. The company's capital expenditure on artificial intelligence infrastructure increased 47% year-over-year in its most recent fiscal quarter. The stock gained 8.2% in the week ending March 14, 2026.

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