Microsoft and CrowdStrike expanded their strategic alliance on February 18, 2026. The CrowdStrike Falcon platform is now available on the Microsoft Marketplace. This integration includes Azure Consumption Commitment eligibility to streamline procurement and accelerate security deployment.
Microsoft achieved its milestone of matching 100% of annual global electricity consumption with renewable energy by 2025. The company contracted 40 gigawatts of new renewable energy capacity. This initiative reduced Scope 2 emissions by an estimated 25 million tons.
MSFT stock is currently trading at $400.57, representing a 0.93% increase. These gains align with a broader tech-led rally in the Nasdaq, which rose 0.99%. The upward movement comes despite recent market volatility.