Like most tech names, Microsoft (MSFT) has seen a major decline in 2026.
Since January, the stock was down over 24% at one point.
Although it’s made modest gains — climbing more than 7% — since hitting a new low in 2026, many traders are still wary.
Mike Shorr covered this topic when he guest hosted today’s MarketMinds.
One viewer mentioned how MSFT stock had a “fight going on at $380,” and asked for some insights on how to consider proceeding.
With earnings on the horizon, Mike outlined what he believes does and doesn’t make sense, how he would consider trading the stock, and what other factors traders should monitor.
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Mike’s breakdown covers:
- One bullish trade idea he would consider
- The recent low he tried entering in MSFT
- Why he doesn’t think shorting the stock makes sense
- The price point he believes MSFT could top out at before earnings
- How he believes MSFT’s Implied Volatility could move ahead of earnings
