Microsoft shares are retreating from recent levels. Why is MSFT stock falling?

The LayoffsReplacing OpenAI With Its Own ModelsAnalyst Consensus & Recent ActionsThe stock carries a Buy rating with an average price target of $552.96. Recent analyst moves include:

Argus Research: Buy (Lowers Target to $510.00) (July 10)

BMO Capital: Outperform (Raises Target to $515.00) (July 7)

Wolfe Research: Outperform (Lowers Target to $525.00) (July 6)