Here’s What Weighed on Microsoft’s (MSFT) Performance

Mott Capital Management, an investment management company, released its Q4 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Stock markets paused in Q4, with the S&P 500 trading sideways from October to year-end. In 2025, the MCM Thematic Growth Strategy gained 11.98%, underperforming the S&P 500's 17.88%, despite some improvements. The AI boom boosted the S&P 500 in 2025. Concerns for AI and related companies include rising debt and the urgent need for R&D investments in advanced software ...