On October 13, 2025, Microsoft experienced an ongoing outage affecting Microsoft 365 applications, with some users unable to access services as the company investigated the root cause[1]. This follows recent service disruptions and highlights continued operational challenges. Separately, Microsoft and the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) announced a significant expansion of their AI partnership, enabling secure access to LSEG-licensed financial data within Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio, advancing AI-driven workflows for financial professionals[2][3]. Despite these developments, MSFT closed at $514.05 on October 13, 2025, up 0.60%, indicating resilience amid mixed news and broader market volatility.