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Case Study: Microsoft stock is trending upward because it is experiencing prolonged and sustained upward movement in the price of the stock. There is some variance, so the timeframe of the evaluation is crucial for this discussion. If the graph is set to 3 months or even 6 months, it looks like the overall trend is downward but overall each peak is higher than the previous. This pattern of higher highs reflects increasing investor confidence and buying interest.

To convince someone to invest in Microsoft I would start by emphasizing Microsoft's long and successful history as a technology giant and explaining that their leadership in this area contributes to a competitive advantage and revenue diversity. I would also highlight the company's diversified portfolio that includes Windows, Office, and Xbox, among others. This diversification spreads risk and provides multiple growth engines making their investment much safer. I would focus on trying to convey a comprehensive understanding of the company's strengths, its uptrending position in the market, and its growth prospects.

Questions:

In your response posts to your peer, discuss the following:

• Do you agree with your peer's argument to either invest or not invest in their company? Explain why or why not. Make sure to include information not previously shared by your peer.