Microsoft is trading at €445.80, up 3.03%, after Stifel upgraded the shares from Hold to Buy, citing stronger Azure growth, expanding Copilot adoption and improving efficiency.
- Stifel raised its price target to $575 from $530.
- Bloomberg and CNBC reported the upgrade, a clear company-specific catalyst for the September 23, 2026 move.
- Broader technology optimism may also be supporting sentiment.