Microsoft’s share price reached a new record high on Thursday due to market optimism about the prospects of artificial intelligence (AI). The tech giant’s market capitalization now stands at $2.59tn, and it is seen as an AI leader in the software industry due to significant investment in OpenAI. This includes rolling out AI upgrades, such as ChatGPT to Azure cloud services and the search engine Bing, as it seeks to compete with Google. JPMorgan analysts have raised Microsoft’s stock price target citing high demand for its products.
Cochin Shipyard shares tumble 8% as Q2 profit falls 50% YoY despite revenue growth
Cochin Shipyard shares fell sharply on Wednesday after the company reported a nearly 50% year-on-year decline in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 54 crore.