Microsoft Races To The Top, Hits $3-Trillion Valuation, Challenges Apple's Throne
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) reached a $3 trillion market valuation on January 24, 2023, driven by optimism in AI, challenging Apple Inc. (AAPL) as the world's most valuable company. MSFT's stock rose 1.4% to $404, surpassing AAPL's market cap briefly. Microsoft's growth is buoyed by its AI initiatives, particularly its partnership with OpenAI. Analysts predict a 14.7% revenue increase to $243.16 billion and a 14.3% rise in EPS to 11.2 by 2024. Microsoft is a major holding in several ETFs, including XLK, FTEC, and IXN.
January 24, 2024 | 5:55 pm
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Apple Inc. is now closely competing with Microsoft for the title of the world's most valuable company.
While the news is primarily about Microsoft, Apple's position as a close competitor is highlighted, which could maintain investor interest but may not significantly impact AAPL's stock price immediately.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Microsoft's market valuation growth positively affects Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC), where MSFT has a 21% stake.
As Microsoft holds a substantial stake in FTEC, the ETF is expected to see a positive impact from MSFT's valuation increase in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
iShares Global Tech ETF (IXN), with a 20% weight in Microsoft, is impacted by MSFT's valuation milestones.
Microsoft's performance directly affects IXN due to its 20% weight in the ETF, suggesting a positive short-term impact on IXN's price.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Microsoft achieved a $3 trillion market cap, driven by AI optimism and a strong financial outlook, with a significant presence in ETFs.
The news of reaching a $3 trillion valuation reflects strong investor confidence and market leadership, likely to positively impact MSFT's stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Microsoft, with a 22% weight in the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK), influences the ETF's performance.
Microsoft's significant weight in XLK means that positive news for MSFT can have a corresponding positive impact on the ETF's performance in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90