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Microsoft's 8% Dividend Hike: Confidence Signal or Distraction From Capex Math?
Source: marketbeat.com
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Microsoft shares have risen 31% since the end of June 2026, outperforming both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. The advance reflects increasing investor confidence that Microsoft is successfully monetizing its artificial-intelligence investments.
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