Microsoft’s shares have fallen to their worst first-half results since the year 2000. Retail investors believe the slump is tied with a cooling AI chips boom. Some experts claim the downturn has no clear explanation.
In Europe, officials have launched a probe against Microsoft’s cloud division under the new “gatekeeper” rules. The company is also preparing a record payout to its shareholders as its cloud business and Copilot revenue increase. The mixed signals come while investors observe the stock’s slide and the ongoing regulatory scrutiny.