Microsoft Is Teaming up With Starlink. What Does That Mean for MSFT Stock?

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) stands among this year’s more sobering mega-cap stories. The stock has declined roughly 17.16% since the start of the year, a clear reminder that even artificial intelligence (AI) cannot suspend valuation gravity.

Still, the tape showed a flicker of resilience. Shares gained 1.2% on Tuesday, Feb. 24, after Microsoft unveiled a partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to expand global internet access. The move signals pragmatic leadership. Despite Elon Musk’s public dispute with OpenAI, a partner backed by Microsoft, the company chose strategy over sentiment. 

Musk reportedly demanded $134 billion in alleged “wrongful gains” tied to OpenAI’s evolution, escalating tensions with co-founder Sam Altman. Microsoft, however, kept its eye on the long game. It confirmed a collaboration among Microsoft, Starlink, and a Kenyan internet service provider to connect 540 community hubs…