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Wall Street's Preeminent Software Stock -- Whose Shares Have Soared 624,000% Since 1986 -- Turns 51 Today

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Wall Street's Preeminent Software Stock -- Whose Shares Have Soared 624,000% Since 1986 -- Turns 51 Today Break out the birthday cake and candles, because today marks a major milestone for Wall Street's premier software stock…

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Software stocks have taken it on the chin in recent months due to concerns about artificial intelligence
60% confidence
Azure trails only Amazon Web Services in global cloud infrastructure services spend
60% confidence
Windows remains the clear No. 1 desktop operating system worldwide
60% confidence
Microsoft shares have soared 624,000% including dividend reinvestment since IPO in March 1986
60% confidence
Microsoft pays out Wall Street's largest nominal dividend
60% confidence

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Microsoft Corporation · operating cash flow

80.8 USD