Microsoft Is Having Its Worst Start to a Year Since 2008. Is That a Red Flag or a Once-in-a-Decade Buying Opportunity?

Following a brutal reaction to the earnings report for its fiscal second quarter (ended Dec. 31), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has seen its shares plummet into their sharpest correction since 2008. This drawdown has sparked a debate about the "Magnificent Seven" member: Is Microsoft stock a falling knife, or has the market overreacted, presenting a rare opportunity to buy a preeminent artificial intelligence (AI) stock at a discount? The volatility swirling around Microsoft stock stems from AI infrastructure ...