Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) shares closed at $410.68 on Thursday, March 5, 2026, up $5.48 or 1.35% from the previous session, according to data from Yahoo Finance, Investing.com and Nasdaq. The tech giant opened at $404.42, reached an intraday high of $411.61 and traded as low as $404.40, with volume around 39 million shares — solid activity despite volatility in broader markets from geopolitical tensions and oil price surges.
The advance extended Microsoft’s recent recovery, with the stock rebounding from February lows near $384 amid renewed confidence in its AI leadership and cloud growth. Year-to-date performance remains down roughly 15% from early 2026 highs, but the March rally has recouped significant ground. The…
