Microsoft’s stock is having its worst quarter in 17 years — and there may be no quick fix

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Claim Microsoft’s stock is having its worst quarter in 17 years — and there may be no quick fix
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Generated 2026-03-25 21:00

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Analysts see ways that Microsoft could ultimately improve trends in its cloud and software businesses, but they may take some time to manifest.

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Original article published by MarketWatch on March 26, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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