[dbg31415]

August 23rd, Microsoft announce Balmer's departure.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/press/2013/aug13/08-23an...

Stock is up over 25% since then.

http://www.google.com/finance?q=NASDAQ:MSFT

I'd say there are some other people who agree with me that Balmer probably wasn't the right fit, and certainly overstayed his welcome.

[comlonq]

I'm not arguing about Balmer, I'm saying that Bill's decision is probably nothing to do with Balmer or the state of the company. Why don't you re-read my original comment?

Here; I've highlighted the key parts for you:

" he's selling because he doesn't want the stock anymore therefore Balmer being replaced as CEO is unlikely to be an influencing factor."

[amirmc]

Many things have happened since Aug 23rd that could affect the stock price. It's ridiculous to claim that such a change over such a timespan is due to only one event.

[nmrm]

It's more likely this is simply diversification away from huge holdings of a stock that can change (up or down) by 25% in such a short period of time.

All the eggs in one basket and all that.