Daiwa recommends Microsoft (MSFT.US) to "clear mines": the three major growth concerns are not a concern, reiterates a "buy" rating.

According to the financial news app Citic Securities, Morgan Stanley released a research report, ranking software giant Microsoft (MSFT.US) as its top pick in the software sector. The target price for the stock has been raised from $582 to $625 and the rating remains as "hold".