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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Slips as the UK Opens New Antitrust Probe
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Event summary
Microsoft (MSFT) is facing a new antitrust probe in the UK launched by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) concerning its business software market practices. The investigation will focus on whether Microsoft's software bundles, including products like Windows, Office, and Teams, are harming rivals and will also examine how AI competitors can integrate with Microsoft’s tools and potential issues in the cloud market. While this probe introduces additional risk layers, analysts maintain a "Strong Buy" consensus for MSFT stock with an average price target implying significant upside.