Microsoft stock surges after Ballmer announces retirement plans August 23, 2013 by admin Tweet Microsoft’s stock has risen steeply following Ballmer’s announcement that he would retire within the next 12 months and that a committee has formed to find his replacement. Read more… Neowin Related Posts:Ex Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer originally wanted to…Microsoft has announced it will retire Azure Lab…Microsoft's stock price at a 52 week high while…Nvidia brings in $26 billion in revenue for fiscal…Microsoft stock hits a new all-time high after 365…