Bearish
Microsoft's stock drops 1.8% to $533.69 amid regulatory challenges
Microsoft's stock declined by 1.8% to $533.69 on October 15, 2026, following the U.S. administration's suspension of the company's participation in the Permanent Employment Certification (PERM) program, which facilitates green card sponsorship for foreign workers. This regulatory action has raised concerns about Microsoft's ability to attract and retain global talent.
Key points
- U.S. administration suspends Microsoft's participation in the PERM program, affecting green card sponsorship.
- Microsoft's stock closes at $533.69, down 1.8% from the previous day.
- Microsoft's market capitalization stands at approximately $3.96 trillion.
Sources
- Immigration split screen: Microsoft gets a crackdown and a medalAxios · October 9, 2026
- Microsoft (MSFT) Stock News & HeadlinesTECHi · October 15, 2026
- Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Struggles To Reclaim $500 As AI Spending, Outages And Security Threats MountForeign Policy Journal · September 15, 2026
- Harga Saham Microsoft (MSFT) Hari Ini 15 Oktober 2026: Melemah ke $533,69Pintu News · October 15, 2026
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