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Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) has long been one of our favorite tech stocks to buy, and we have five bold MSFT stock price predictions that back up our enthusiasm for this tech giant.

These predictions are thanks to Microsoft's entry into this new market.

Here's what you need to know about this massive market, and how it could fuel five of the boldest Microsoft stock price predictions in 2018...

This Acquisition Is Setting Microsoft Stock Up for Explosive Gains

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Earlier this month, Microsoft Corp. launched a $7.5 billion takeover of the web-based hosting service, GitHub.

The acquisition, orchestrated by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, brought out critics who claim that GitHub lacks any real profit potential.

However, they're way off the mark.

The Best Strategy for Protecting Your Investment in MSFT Stock

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The price of MSFT stock is trading at record highs right now.

Of course, the current price could look cheap compared to where it could be trading by next year.

Here are three reasons why we are so bullish on MSFT stock...

The Biggest Microsoft Stock Catalyst Wall Street Is Completely Ignoring

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Microsoft stock has been one of our favorite tech stocks for years.

But the company's new role in the booming marijuana industry could send shares even higher in 2018.

Here's more on the big Microsoft catalyst that Wall Street is ignoring...

Why Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) Just Made a Massive Investment in Drones

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In February 2017, Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) led a $26 million funding round in a drone company.

This company provides real-time mapping services for drones to broadcast their flights.

This strategic acquisition could help the MSFT stock price climb, but we're really excited for what it means for long-term investors of drone stocks. Here's why...

Microsoft Stock Could Be a Surprise Winner from Legal Marijuana

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The Microsoft stock price is climbing in 2017, as the tech giant dominates the emerging cloud computing industry.

And it's using cloud computing to make money in the legal marijuana market.

Here's how Microsoft is becoming a leader in the cannabis industry through cloud computing and what it means for the MSFT stock price moving forward...

Why the Microsoft Dividend Is the Real Reason to Buy the Stock

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler -

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Wall Street smiled at a beefed up Microsoft dividend yesterday, but cheered at a $40 billion stock buyback program.

Of course, they got it exactly backwards.

In the long run, the MSFT dividend will have a much greater impact on Microsoft stock than the buyback program. Part of that is because of the better than average yield.

Is Microsoft Stock a Buy After 2016 Q4 Earnings?

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler -

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Expectations are for Microsoft Corp. to report progress in its cloud businesses that are destined to replace PCs as the source of future growth. That could give MSFT stock, which is down on the year, a bit of a boost.

Here's what investors need to watch in the Microsoft Q4 earnings...

2 Reasons Microsoft Stock Owners Should Love the LinkedIn Purchase

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The Microsoft stock price fell after the technology giant made a shocking announcement.

Microsoft plans to purchase professional network LinkedIn for $26.2 billion.

Wall Street can't figure out why this deal is happening. Of course, they are once again missing out on the bigger picture, one that will reward long-term MSFT shareholders...

Why Microsoft Stock Is Headed to $60 – and Beyond

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler -

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Although Wall Street has soured on Microsoft stock lately, Money Morning expert Shah Gilani is confident it will get to $60 - and beyond.

And Gilani knows what he's talking about. He called MSFT stock a buy in July 2013 - right before it went on a run in which it rose 80%.

Here's why Gilani says now is the time to buy Microsoft stock...

Why the Microsoft Stock Price Fell Today – and Why That's Good

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler -

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The Microsoft stock price fell as much as 9% today after the company's Q3 earnings disappointed Wall Street.

Earnings missed expectations by $0.02, and Microsoft lowered guidance for the current quarter. Both helped drive the MSFT stock price down.

But there's more to these Microsoft earnings than it appears. Here's why the long-term case for MSFT stock remains intact...

Is Microsoft Stock a Buy After 2016 Q3 Earnings?

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler -

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With the Microsoft stock price edging close to its all-time high, the Q3 earnings due out tomorrow (Thursday) will tell us a lot about how much higher shares will go.

Because the company has beat expectations for 10 quarters running, the odds are high Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) will again beat the Street when it reports tomorrow (Thursday).

Here's why MSFT stock remains a buy, and what investors need to keep an eye on in the Q3 earnings report...

Two Big Reasons MSFT Stock Is a Buy After Earnings

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler -

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MSFT stock was edging up Thursday in anticipation of good news when the company reports earnings after the market close.

But unless Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) has a really nasty surprise in store, it's a buy even if it doesn't post a strong beat. That's because Microsoft has worked hard on its transition away from its legacy PC business to capitalize on two major areas of growth.

Here's what those areas are - and why they'll enrich both Microsoft and those who own MSFT stock...

Microsoft Stock Will Keep Soaring on These Two Huge Trends

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Just a few years ago, Wall Street wrote off Microsoft stock. It watched MSFT shares fall 18.4% in 2012 down to the same levels where they traded in 2009.

Microsoft shareholders were stuck with no price growth and a CEO with no plans to improve the situation.

Then MSFT rose 20.1% in 2015 and looks to climb again in 2016.

Why will Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) stock keep crushing the market? Here are two reasons...

A Microsoft Stock History Timeline

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler -

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The Microsoft stock history tells a tale not just of peaks and valleys, but an uncanny knack to exploit opportunities.

Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) is one of the U.S. tech industry's foundational companies. As the provider of the market-dominating Windows operating system and the Office productivity suite, Microsoft became synonymous with the PC revolution.

But for a few key events, Microsoft's history would have turned out very differently.

Here's the full MSFT stock history timeline...

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