The answer as to why MSFT is on the downside is actually simple. Investors sold at the end of last year to take profits in 2021. In 2022 they will pay a higher tax rate on investment earnings so taking profits in the 2021 year is a better idea. But the settlement dates for those 2021 sell orders actually occurs 3-5 working days after the sale.

That would be today, and perhaps tomorrow. That creates a short-term glut of available shares outstanding. But if you want to profit from this, then now is the time to buy (or buy back). If you have stock now, just hold. But don't expect a big rise until after their earnings release on 01/25/2022. $Microsoft(MSFT)$