Key PointsMicrosoft stock has shown weakness over the past few quarters.Microsoft's results have been nothing short of fantastic. 10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) in 1975 and built one of the world's most dominant companies. While Microsoft has evolved throughout the years, Gates stayed involved until 2020, when he left the board of directors. One of Gates' biggest legacies has …