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Microsoft Reclaims Record High as AI Rally Adds US$1.4 Trillion

Microsoft has reached a record high after a four-month rebound added about US$1.4 trillion in market value, renewing focus on Azure growth and AI spending returns.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Microsoft is seen on the exterior of their offices in Herzliya, near Tel Aviv, Israel December 27, 2022. REUTERS/Rami Amichay

Chicago, 14 October 2026 – Microsoft shares have reached their first record in about a year, completing a sharp rebound that has added roughly US$1.4 trillion to the company’s market value since June. The stock rose 0.4 per cent to US$543.45 on 13 October, moving above a previous peak set in October 2025.

The milestone marks a reversal from the first half of 2026, when investors questioned whether Microsoft’s heavy spending on artificial-intelligence infrastructure would generate sufficient returns. Concerns also grew that generative AI could disrupt established software businesses faster than incumbents could adapt.

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