Microsoft Corp. shares surged 16% following the release of its latest earnings report, reflecting strong investor confidence. The stock's performance has prompted comparisons with major tech competitors Amazon.com Inc. and Alphabet Inc. (Google) to assess its potential for further growth. Market activity indicates robust trading interest, including a notable $457 million dark pool transaction. Analysts and traders remain optimistic about Microsoft’s stock trajectory, anticipating continued upward momentum despite some cautious outlooks from credit rating agencies such as Moody’s.