Alongside so-called “AI mania,” rising confidence that macro issues such as high inflation and interest rates would soon ease also played a role in MSFT’s strong stock price performance. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips In the latter half of this month, it seems as if the big rally that has sent Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock and other big tech stocks to higher prices since January is losing momentum. After climbing to prices just shy of $350 per share, MSFT stock has experienced a modest pullback.