Microsoft stock futures in early electronic trading

In early electronic trading, Microsoft stock futures show marginal gains, supported by bullish calls from Wall Street analysts citing robust Azure adoption rates across multiple sectors. Interest rate expectations also play into the futures pricing. For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $15.39 points to a change of +12.8% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed +0.3%. According to preliminary data, the S&P 500 gained 33.25 points, or 0.60%, to end at 5,602.31 points, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 254.04 points, or 1.46%, to close at 17,700.38. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 70.05 points, or 0.17%, to 40,739.41. Microsoft futures price action suggests continued bullish bias as corporate deals in AI application hosting accelerate revenue forecasts.