Microsoft Stock Powers Higher: Shares Jump Nearly 2% in Tuesday Trading

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) demonstrated significant strength in the stock market on Tuesday, April 11th, closing the main trading session with a solid gain.

The technology giant’s shares finished the day at 7.10, translating to a +1.86% rise for the day. This performance reflects strong buying interest compared to the previous closing price of $381.35.

Trading activity for Microsoft showed upward momentum throughout much of the session. After opening at $380.64, the stock dipped to an intraday low of 390.05** in the afternoon before settling slightly lower at the close.

Despite the day’s gains, the stock remains below its 52-week high of $468.35 but well above the 52-week low of $344.79. Based on the closing price, Microsoft has a P/E ratio of 31.29 and offers a dividend yield of 0.85%.

In after-hours trading, Microsoft shares saw a slight pullback, trading down $0.40 (0.10%) to $388.05.