Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. It is one of the world's largest technology companies and is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Microsoft Corporation is a component of various stock market indices, including the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq-100. As a leading player in the technology industry, Microsoft Corporation's stock offers investors the opportunity to participate in the growth and innovation of the global technology sector.