The stock market was having a mixed day on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) slightly higher and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) marginally lower. However, tech giant Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) was a big exception,

We continue to believe that Microsoft remains uniquely positioned to monetize the vast new AI opportunity across applications,” writes BofA Securities analyst Brad Sills.

Key Takeaways Microsoft is scheduled to report its fiscal second-quarter results after the closing bell Wednesday.Morgan Stanley analysts said a "wall of worry" has created a potentially attractive entry point for the stock.