Microsoft stock heads into the open after a 0.72 percent drop
Published on 09/23/2026 at 06:22 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Microsoft stock closed at USD 498.00 on the Nasdaq on September 22, 2026, down 0.72 percent. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.45 percent to 27,244.28, giving the index a 1.17 percentage-point advantage over the stock. Reuters attributed the broader session to continued AI-stock gains, while consumer-related software shares lost ground amid concerns about competition from Meta AI assistant Muse.
September 22, 2026 in numbers
Microsoft Corporation (ISIN US5949181045, Nasdaq: MSFT) traded between USD 493.65 and USD 508.50 on September 22, 2026, according to market data. Volume was 21.6 million shares, compared with an average volume of 34 million shares. The stock stood USD 55.72 below its 52-week high of USD 553.72 and USD 148.80 above its 52-week low of USD 349.20.
September 23, 2026 outlook
US investors enter the session after the Nasdaq Composite reached a record close of 27,244.28 on September 22, 2026. Market-related attention includes the scheduled US-China summit on September 24, 2026, where trade and AI regulation could affect large technology stocks, as Reuters reported.
