When a stock breaks out of a well-formed base, you normally want to see the Relative Strength Rating exceed 80.

Microsoft's most recent earnings were overall mixed, as it missed Azure expectations and reported weak guidance. Click here to read why MSFT stock is a Sell.

We recently compiled a list of the 12 Best Long-term Stocks to Invest in for High Returns. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) stands against ...