Microsoft (MSFT) Trims CEO Candidate List; Includes Ford's Mulally, Nokia's Elop

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Microsoft (MSFT) COO Turner Also Being Considered for CEO Role - Bloomberg

November 6, 2013 3:47 PM EST

Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) chief operating officer, Kevin Turner is also said to be in contention for the CEO role, according to Bloomberg headlines.... More

Get On the Right Side of the Microsoft (MSFT) Trade, Nomura's Sherlund Says; PT Lifted

November 6, 2013 9:15 AM EST

Nomura Securities analyst Rick Sherlund boosted his price target on Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) from $40 to $45 Wednesday, saying investors are on the wrong side of the trade and need to get on the correct side before the new CEO and cost savings lift the stock.

"We believe many investors are effectively being caught "off sides" on Microsoft, still focusing on what could go wrong with the fundamentals, rather than what could go right with new management and likely changes in cost structure,... More