US EditionMicrosoft announces plan to pay for data center energy usage
Microsoft commits to paying for electricity and water impacts in Central Ohio's data center communities to prevent utility price increases, where over 100 data centers operate.
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97% of Wall Street Analysts Say This "Magnificent Seven" Stock Is a Buy: Double Down in 2026?
Key PointsAbout 97% of Wall Street analysts rate Microsoft stock as a buy, the highest percentage among S&P 500 stocks.One of the major growth catalysts for Microsoft is its AI cloud computing business, which is gaining market share.Microsoft is also investing heavily in AI data centers, looking to double its footprint.10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › Among S&P 500 stocks, there are few, if any, that are considered a buy by 100% of the …
Data center giants Meta and Microsoft try to offset rising utility rates as costs rise for consumers
Meta is trying to jumpstart Ohio's nuclear energy sector, while Microsoft is committing to paying for its own electric and water usage. Both come as electric and water utility rates rise in Columbus, one of the largest data center hubs.
Wall Street analyst updates Microsoft stock price target
The post Wall Street analyst updates Microsoft stock price target appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. A Wall Street analyst at TD Cowen has reaffirmed a positive long-term view on Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) while trimming the stock’s price target ahead of the company’s upcoming quarterly earnings report. The firm maintained its ‘Buy’ rating on the software giant but reduced its price target to $625 from $655, reflecting a more cautious near-term …
Goldman holds $655 Microsoft target as AI data-center power costs loom before earnings
NEW YORK, Jan 20, 2026, 05:04 EST Goldman Sachs stuck with its Buy rating on Microsoft (MSFT), holding the price target steady at $655 — a projection of where the stock could land in the next year. The bank factored in rising electricity costs linked to Microsoft’s AI expansion. Shares slipped about 1.7% in premarket trading, leaving the target roughly 42% above the last close.https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/microsoft-stock-price-…
As rising electricity costs due to data center construction become a political issue, Microsoft has announced that it will cover the electricity costs associated with operating its own data centers. Experts believe other companies will follow suit.
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