Microsoft Corp. shares rose 1.5% on Monday, bucking a market-wide selloff linked to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. The stock has gained fresh momentum in July after emerging as one of the weakest performers in its peer group during the first half. Retail traders are now watching the stock closely as it approaches key price levels.
Microsoft Announces Windows 11 Search Box Redesign
On Monday, Microsoft announced a major update to its Search Box in Windows 11. The new search prioritizes on-device information and files before reaching the web and features a streamlined interface free of recommended content and ads.
Currently, the search menu displays recent searches alongside tiles in the right pane, including the image of the day, daily quizzes, trending searches, and game recommendations. The revamped search will display only recent searches.
Microsoft said it is cleaning up web results as well. The search menu will surface the "most relevant answer" first, rather than showing "related products and promotions."
The experience is rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Experimental Channel, Microsoft's early-access testing channel.
Stocktwits Sentiment Remains Bearish as Traders Eye $400 Level
On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for MSFT remained 'bearish' as of late Monday, with traders eyeing $400 as a crucial breakout level.
"$MSFT I'll go long on Microsoft when it breaks $400. Until then, bearish pattern! People don't realize you can make money playing both puts and calls," a trader said.
Another wrote: "$MSFT dipping under $400 today has plenty of people watching the tape closer than usual. When a name this size pulls back, the question everyone starts asking is where the big money starts stepping back in. Worth tracking here."
MSFT stock gained nearly 5% in July to $390.99. It declined 17% in the first six months.
Microsoft Scheduled to Report Q4 Earnings on July 29
Microsoft is scheduled to report its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings on July 29. Analysts expect revenue to rise 15% to $87.66 billion and adjusted profit to increase 16% to $4.24 per share, according to analysts' estimates from Koyfin.
Currently, 53 out of 56 analysts rate MSFT 'Buy' or higher, and three rate it 'Hold,' per Koyfin data. Their average price target of $559.59 implies a 45% upside from the stock's last close.
FAQ
What did Microsoft announce on Monday regarding Windows 11?
Microsoft announced a major update to its Search Box in Windows 11 that prioritizes on-device information and files before web results and removes recommended content and ads. The experience is rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Experimental Channel.
What is the retail sentiment for Microsoft stocks on Stocktwits?
On Stocktwits, the retail sentiment for MSFT remained 'bearish' as of late Monday, with traders eyeing $400 as a crucial breakout level. The stock gained nearly 5% in July to $390.99 after declining 17% in the first six months.
When is Microsoft scheduled to report its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings?
Microsoft is scheduled to report its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings on July 29. Analysts expect revenue to rise 15% to $87.66 billion and adjusted profit to increase 16% to $4.24 per share.
