Microsoft Stock Up More Than Amazon. Don't Buy Into AI-Staff Cuts
1. Microsoft's stock increased 22.7% amid significant layoffs due to AI investments. 2. Other companies showed modest gains, lagging behind S&P 500's rise this year. 3. Microsoft consistently beats earnings expectations, providing positive future guidance. 4. Job cuts alone do not correlate with increased stock prices for listed companies. 5. Investors favor companies that exceed expectations over those announcing layoffs.