News · 23 April 2026
Microsoft's Biggest Ever Australia Deal Just Sent Its Own Stock Tumbling
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Microsoft shares fell sharply Thursday after the company announced its largest-ever investment in Australia, pledging A$25 billion ($18 billion) for AI infrastructure, cybersecurity and cloud expansion by 2029. Sector-wide concerns over AI spending payback periods, amplified by weak results from IBM and ServiceNow, added to the pressure, with investors watching Microsoft's April 29 earnings closely.
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