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Microsoft's Azure concerns and Adyen's slow growth weigh on shares; Paylocity stake sold amid software sell-off

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27 Apr 2026
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Shares of Microsoft fell due to market worries about competition in its Azure cloud platform and AI growth. Adyen's stock also declined after reporting slower-than-expected revenue growth. Meanwhile, American Century Investments sold its stake in payroll software provider Paylocity, which has been hit hard in the broader sell-off of enterprise software stocks. These moves reflect investor caution in the tech sector amid competitive pressures and market volatility.

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