/Microsoft%20sign%20at%20the%20headquarters%20by%20VDB%20Photos%20via%20Shutterstock.jpg?w=1024&resize=1024,1024&ssl=1 "Microsoft Just Showed Why It’s Still a Must-Own Stock")
By Sushree Mohanty
Publication Date: 2026-02-04 19:22:00
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Every earnings season, investors look for proof that legacy tech giants like Microsoft (MSFT) are still a worthy investment for the long term. With its second quarter of fiscal 2026, Microsoft showed that it is still one of the strongest businesses in technology. The company is no longer just a legacy tech giant but a rapidly expanding AI and cloud powerhouse with multiple growth engines firing at once. Valued at $3.05 trillion, Microsoft has dipped 14% so far this year. This could be a good opportunity to grab this AI stock on the dip.
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