Microsoft sheds about $360 billion in market value as heavy AI spending unnerves investors

Microsoft shares plunged nearly 10% in late January, erasing around $360 billion in market value despite the company reporting better-than-expected earnings and revenue. The sharp sell-off was driven by investor unease over surging capital expenditure on AI infrastructure, particularly heavy data-centre spending, and slower-than-anticipated growth in its Azure cloud business. The move reflects growing scepticism around near-term returns from massive AI investments and signals broader valuation concerns across the AI sector, as markets reassess hype versus profitability. #Microsoft #MSFT #TechStocks #AIMarket #AIInvestments #StockMarketCrash #WallStreet #MarketVolatility #CloudComputing #Azure #BigTech #EarningsSeason #StockSellOff #AIHype #USMarkets #MarketSentiment #EquityMarkets #TechCorrection #KalkineMedia #DailyTrendingNews World News with in-depth analysis – trusted & transparent! Kalkine Media is on a mission to empower its viewers with quality news coverage from across the globe. Tune into Kalkine Media’s LIVE market news coverage, exclusive corporate interviews, expert talks, and trending stories of the day. Check out Kalkine Media on mobile and download our app for iPhone and Android. Stay Apprised, Invest Wise! For Android- bit.ly/3Gqlrpk For Apple- bit.ly/3WVTMBY Check out our media Website 👉 https://kalkinemedia.com/au Follow us and stay updated on the Go with the Market Charter 👇👇 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kalkineau/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/kalkineau LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/4829818