New York, Feb 26, 2026, 10:02 (EST) — Regular session

Microsoft shares were up about 1% at $404.5 in early trading on Thursday, holding onto a rebound as investors sifted a fresh mix of AI and regulatory headlines around the company. (StockAnalysis)

That matters because Microsoft has been one of the weaker mega-cap tech names this year, down nearly 20% and drifting toward its 200-week moving average — a long-term trend line that some chart watchers treat as support. The stock is down about 28.5% from an October record close of $542.07, the same report showed. (MarketWatch)

With the shares already bruised, the market is jumpy on two fronts. One is what new AI bets can add to revenue. The other is what regulators…