Microsoft stock target hiked at BofA on Azure strength By Investing.com

Category: Finance

Bank of America raised Microsoft's stock price target to $510, citing strong performance in Azure cloud services and the new Copilot feature. Analysts expect significant growth in Azure and Office 365, with a positive outlook for the company's productivity segments. The firm maintains a Buy rating, reflecting confidence in Microsoft's growth potential.

Keywords: Microsoft, Bank of America, Azure

Source: Investing.com

Update At: 7/19/2024

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