Microsoft execs respond to mass layoff rumors

Rumors have been circulating online that Microsoft is preparing to cut tens of thousands of jobs. TipRanks reported that the company is “considering massive layoffs” this month, potentially eliminating between 11,000 and 22,000 roles across the Azure Cloud, Xbox, and global sales teams.

Fast Company • 9 hours ago

2 Tech Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

Apple remains, to use Warren Buffett's words, "probably the best business" in the world. Microsoft should have tremendous growth potential from AI over the next decade.

The Motley Fool • 13 hours ago

These 3 Defensive Stocks Could Help Portfolios Weather a 2026 Downturn

Making economic forecasts is difficult at any time. But in an age where investors have access to more data than ever, there seems to be more uncertainty than ever before.

MarketBeat • an hour ago

7 Genius AI Stocks Billionaire Chase Coleman Owns That Investors Should Buy for 2026

Coleman owns two distinct groups of artificial intelligence companies. AI hardware players are still seeing massive demand for their products.

The Motley Fool • Jan 11, 2026

The Best Trillion-Dollar Stock to Buy for 2026, According to Wall Street

Investor excitement around AI has pushed several stocks into the $1 trillion club over the last few years. Nvidia and Broadcom stand out as first-order beneficiaries from the trend, and analysts have high expectations for both in 2026.

The Motley Fool • Jan 10, 2026

January Dogs Of The Dow: One Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Buy

Verizon stands out as the only Dow stock meeting the 'dogcatcher' ideal: annual dividends from $1K invested exceed its single share price. Analyst projections suggest the top ten Dow Dogs could deliver an average 23.55% net gain by January 2027, with varying risk profiles. Yield-based strategies favor underdogs; price drops or dividend hikes could bring more Dow Dogs into fair-value territory for income-focused investors.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 10, 2026

Microsoft's big lease renewal in Redmond helps buoy Eastside office market near Seattle

Microsoft's decision to renew a large swath of office space in Redmond is emerging as a key stabilizing force for

GeekWire • Jan 9, 2026

MSFT's Office 365 Subscription Growth Picks Up: Sign of More Upside?

Microsoft shares gain as Office 365 subscriptions accelerate, with commercial and consumer growth, higher-tier uptake, and AI tools boosting revenue per user.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 9, 2026

26% of Billionaire Daniel Loeb's Portfolio Is in These 5 Genius AI Stocks That Could Soar in 2026

Tech hardware companies are expected to grow in 2026 due to increased data center spending. Many companies are still trying to obtain access to increased AI computing power.

The Motley Fool • Jan 9, 2026

Billionaire Chase Coleman Has Nearly 40% of His Fund's Capital Invested in 5 "Magnificent Seven" Stocks

Chase Coleman is a heavy investor in tech stocks. Despite what many deem to be high valuations, Coleman is heavily concentrated in the "Magnificent Seven.

The Motley Fool • Jan 10, 2026