May 15, 2026
Ackman's Pershing Square takes Microsoft stake, exits Google parent Alphabet
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman built a new position in tech giant Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab after its stock price dropped recently, and sold his long-owned investment in Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL.O), opens new tab to help pay for it. Writing on social media platform X, Ackman said the investments will be detailed in a regulatory filing that his firm Pershing Square will make later on Friday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.