Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Faces Competitive Pressures in AI, Receives Downgrade from Stifel

Microsoft Corporation, listed on NASDAQ as MSFT, is a leading technology company known for its software products, cloud services, and hardware. Its Azure platform is a significant player in the cloud computing market. However, the company is currently facing increased competition in the artificial intelligence sector, particularly from Google and Anthropic. Stifel's recent downgrade of Microsoft's stock to a "Hold" reflects these competitive pressures. The downgrade is unusual for Microsoft, a ...