# Microsoft Rises on Buyouts as It Retools Workforce for AI | Closing Bell

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As markets closed higher, driven by gains in the infotech sector and notable stock movements including Microsoft’s 1.5% rise following workforce buyouts aimed at AI retooling, investors showed cautious optimism amid mixed tech performances and significant corporate developments like Instacart’s acquisition talks and EQT’s major deal. Internationally, Brazilian stocks fell sharply due to political concerns, while U.S. Treasury yields remained steady ahead of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting, reflecting a cautious market outlook.

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