Microsoft fires 2 staff after sit-in protest over Israel ties
Microsoft has fired two employees who staged a sit-in at President Brad Smith's office, protesting the firm's Azure cloud deal with Israel's military. The company cited code of conduct violations. The activist group "No Azure For Apartheid" confirmed the sackings. Despite the controversy, Microsoft shares are up 21% year-to-date, with sentiment on Stocktwits 'neutral.'