Microsoft shares fell significantly on February 3, dropping 2.87%, as the broader tech sector saw a rotation out of high-growth names, reflecting persistent investor concern over execution risk following recent earnings.
- The stock closed at $411.21, with its decline being nearly double the movement seen in the Nasdaq.
- The recent volatility is linked to reports of a new actively exploited Office zero-day vulnerability.
- Concerns over product quality control are mounting due to the increasing number of emergency Windows patches.