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Microsoft shares fall 6% in Frankfurt after results

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Posted on January 29, 2026

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LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Microsoft shares dropped 6.2% in Frankfurt on Thursday a day after the company said it had spent a record amount on artificial intelligence in the last quarter and posted

Microsoft Shares Drop 6.2% in Frankfurt Following AI Spending Report

Impact of AI Spending on Microsoft Shares

LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Microsoft shares dropped 6.2% in Frankfurt on Thursday a day after the company said it had spent a record amount on artificial intelligence in the last quarter and posted slower cloud-computing growth, worrying investors.

Stock Market Reaction

The decline was roughly in line with Microsoft's move in U.S. after hours trading.

Comparison with U.S. Trading

(Reporting by Alun John; editing by Dhara Ranasinghe)

Key Takeaways

  • Microsoft shares dropped 6.2% in Frankfurt.
  • Record AI spending reported by Microsoft.
  • Slower cloud-computing growth worries investors.
  • Stock movement aligns with U.S. after-hours trading.
  • Investor concerns over Microsoft's AI investments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is artificial intelligence?
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn like humans.
What is the stock market?
The stock market is a collection of markets where shares of publicly held companies are bought and sold, providing a platform for investors to trade securities.
What is cloud computing?
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services over the internet, allowing for storage, processing, and management of data remotely.
What is a financial market?
A financial market is a marketplace where people trade financial securities, commodities, and other fungible items at prices determined by supply and demand.
What is an investor?
An investor is an individual or entity that allocates capital with the expectation of receiving financial returns, typically through buying stocks, bonds, or other assets.

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