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Microsoft stock under pressure: AI capex math faces investor scrutiny

Microsoft shares came under pressure as investors scrutinised the companys heavy AI infrastructure spending and questioned whether future AI revenue can justify the scale of capital expenditure. The selloff also reflected a broader shift within technology stocks, with investors favouring AI hardware while seeking clearer evidence of returns from massive software and cloud investments.

18 Aug 2026 10:55 am