Due to the overall market weakness and the impact of geopolitical tensions affecting major technology stocks, Microsoft's stock price fell about 2.5% to around $373. Although strong U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data indicate manufacturing expansion, investors remain cautious about risks. Microsoft's stock remains technically robust in the long term, trading above its 200-week moving average, and its growth prospects are supported by artificial intelligence products such as Azure and Copilot, despite increasing competition in the AI sector.