Microsoft expanded its Marketplace with 240 new offers on February 19, 2026, focusing on AI-powered tools, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise migration services. The stock showed relative strength during the session, closing at $403.82 (+1.06%) and outperforming major indices.
- Key additions include AllFind AI search tools, Bytello DMS device management, and migration services for Azure Synapse and SQL platforms to Microsoft Fabric.
- The stock's gain follows a seven-month period of lagging the S&P 500, driven by concerns over $37.5 billion in quarterly capex spending and competition from OpenAI.