On October 26, Microsoft offered voluntary buyouts to some employees, letting them choose to leave in exchange for a payment and support for their next career steps. The offer covers up to 60,000 of about 223,000 employees, a scope that would cut as much as 25% of the company's staff across teams. Microsoft declined to comment and has had several layoffs this year, including 4,800 jobs cut in July 2026. Malik S. Lee of Felton & Peel Wealth Management says the two main factors are an employee's financial situation and the future of their job, including how much they have in reserves and whether a spouse or partner can help cover expenses.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Systems Software |
| Market cap | $3.9T |
| Close on 10/27/2026 | 531.33 |
| Change that session | -0.24% |
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