BUZZ - One year later, Microsoft once again joins the ranks of companies with a $4 trillion market cap
路透社2026/10/12 15:06October 12 - ** Microsoft (MSFT.O) shares rose 1% to $540.50, and its market value topped $4 trillion for the first time in about a year.
** Microsoft (MSFT) announced on Monday the launch of a (link) new generation Maia 300 custom AI chip, aimed at processing AI data computations such as generating code for users and performing complex business tasks.
** The company said that the new chip delivers about 40% more useful compute per megawatt (MW) than “leading GPU-based systems,” but did not disclose the specific systems used for comparison.
** Plans to launch a “multi-gigawatt level” Maia 300 deployment solution next year.
** Including today’s gains, Microsoft has risen 11.6% so far this year, while the S&P 500 Index has gained 14% over the same period .SPX
** Due to overall market weakness, the stock had once fallen as much as 27% earlier this year.
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