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StocksMedium•31 July 2026•
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Microsoft Stock Surges 15% Propelling Broad Wall Street Rally

Key Facts

1The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq recorded strong gains in the final hour of trading.
2Microsoft stock (MSFT) led the Wall Street rally following a 15% surge.

In a move reflecting the continued dominance of the tech sector over market sentiment, major US stock indices recorded a significant collective rally. Microsoft (MSFT) led the Wall Street surge following a massive 15% jump in its share price. According to reports, the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all posted strong gains concentrated in the final hour of the trading session.

Regarding sector performance, MSFT closed at $464.72 per market data (close July 31, 2026), after reaching an intraday high of $464.8. Looking at technology peers, META closed at $556.71, while GOOGL stood at $356.13 and AAPL at $307.86 as of the same date, reflecting a broader optimism across mega-cap tech stocks.

Traders should watch for price stability above the day's low of $449.552 (close July 31, 2026). With no immediate tech-related catalysts in the upcoming economic calendar, focus remains on whether major indices can sustain these strong gains in subsequent sessions following this bullish momentum.