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MSFT Technical Preview Ahead of Earnings

Microsoft (MSFT) is preparing to report its quarterly results after the market closes on January 28, 2026, and the stock’s technical picture has shown growing signs of bearish tension in recent months.

While MSFT has historically moved on earnings surprises, its price action of late has been marking lower highs and testing support levels that matter more than ever for swing traders and longer‑term investors.

In this video and analysis, we break down:

• Recent bearish price structure: Lower highs and breakdown attempts
• Critical resistance zones that need to be cleared for bulls to step in
• Support levels where buyers could defend the slide
• Trendline tests and key moving averages
• Trade setups to watch around earnings — including what invalidates a bearish or bullish case

Watch the full MSFT technical breakdown here:

Video Length: 00:06:58

As earnings approach, technical behavior often precedes fundamental news. This means key price levels on the chart become put/call zones for traders deciding whether to buy the dip, fade strength, or head for the exits.

Keep these levels in mind as Microsoft heads into its earnings reaction  they’ll define whether we see a breakout, breakdown, or range continuation.

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