Microsoft’s AI Ambitions Face a Scrutiny of Spending and Returns

The market is applying fresh pressure to Microsoft’s equity as investors recalibrate their expectations around the company’s aggressive artificial intelligence push. The central question is no longer the potential of AI, but the tangible financial timeline: can the tech giant convert its massive infrastructure investments into robust revenue quickly enough to satisfy Wall Street?

Recent analyst actions highlight growing near-term caution. On Wednesday, Melius Research downgraded Microsoft shares from a “Buy” to a “Hold” rating, assigning a price target of $430. The firm’s primary concern centers on the substantial capital expenditure required for Microsoft to compete in the AI race against rivals like Google and Amazon. This spending, Melius Read more...