Microsoft (MSFT -1.50%) is capturing a leading position in the development of artificial intelligence.
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Why Is Everyone Talking About Microsoft Stock?
By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA
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Aug 5, 2025 at 9:23AM
NASDAQ: MSFT
Microsoft
Market Cap
$3.9T
Today's Change
(-1.50%) -$8.06
Current Price
$527.58
Price as of August 5, 2025, 3:58 p.m. ET
Investors are buzzing with Microsoft stock following its excellent quarterly financial results.
About the Author
A Fool since 2019, and a graduate of Cal State LA with a B.S. in Finance and M.A. in Economics. Parkev is an adjunct professor of Finance and enjoys reading about financial and economic history. You'll often find him writing about stocks in the consumer goods and technology sectors.
Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Microsoft. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Parkev Tatevosian is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.
Stocks Mentioned
Microsoft
MSFT
$527.58
(-1.50%)
$-8.06
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