Why is msft down

Top Reactions. Most people remain poor only because friends and relatives discouraged and advise them against investing and trading BTC while the wise ones kept investing and growing higher financially. Reply Replies I started a year ago and I plan to keep both for the long haul! Reply Replies 5. Not sure why a company like MSFT, which is primarily a deflationary solutions provider for corporations, is down so much today.

Reply Replies 1. You can't fight poverty by just printing more fiat into the circulation. If you mean well for the people, embrace a transparent financial system. Red , White , and Green Where is the Lithium coming from for the batteries? Guess who has secret connections to Chinese Lithium companies? Reply Replies 3. While far from a record level, it has risen significantly from the 15 earnings multiple where it stood when Satya Nadella became CEO in Similar successes have induced investors to bid Microsoft stock higher during Nadella's tenure.

Much of its success hinges on the company's success in the cloud. Microsoft has adeptly capitalized on this market. Microsoft remains the second-largest cloud infrastructure player, lagging only Amazon, which pioneered the cloud industry. Still, the cloud has become a significant force in many parts of the company. Nadella added on the first-quarter earnings call that the pandemic led to a structural shift in PC demand, and this should bode well for sales of Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system.

Additionally, investors will struggle to find a balance sheet more solid than that of Microsoft. But, considering the free cash flow generated during the quarter, the payout remains affordable for the company.

Despite a record-high stock price and a massive market cap, investors should consider Microsoft. Admittedly, Amazon continues to lead the cloud market. Search Tickers.

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