Microsoft’s shares have dropped to their worst first-half performance since the year 2000. Small traders believe the slump is linked to a fading AI chips boom. Certain analysts claim the downturn has no clear reason.
In Europe, regulators have opened a probe against Microsoft’s cloud unit under the new antitrust rules. The tech giant is also planning a record payout to its shareholders as its cloud business and Copilot sales grow. The mixed signals come while investors monitor the stock’s slide and the ongoing regulatory attention.