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Microsoft (MSFT) Shares Surge 13% Amid Cybersecurity Market Rally
Published on 4/19/2026

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Microsoft (MSFT) shares increased by 13% last week, recovering from a nearly 20% drop earlier in the year. The Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG) rose by 12% last week despite being down 12% year-to-date, while the First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) gained 9% over the same period. Brent Thill from Jefferies stated that the downturn for software stocks may be nearing its end, countering fears that the rise of AI will significantly harm the industry. This rebound signifies a shift in investor sentiment towards software and cybersecurity stocks.
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