Microsoft has issued a "red envelope": a 10% increase in dividends and plans to repurchase up to $60 billion.
Microsoft's quarterly dividend increased by 10% to $0.83 compared to the previous quarter. The board of directors has approved a new share repurchase program that does not have a deadline and may be terminated at any time.
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IDC: In the second quarter, the global smart floor cleaning robot market increased by 15.7% year-on-year, and Chinese manufacturers ranked first for the first time.
IDC's Global Smart Home Device Market Quarterly Tracking Report for the second quarter of 2024 shows that in the second quarter, global smart sweepers shipped 5.117 million units, a year-on-year increase of 15.7%.
A Quick Look at Today's Ratings for Microsoft(MSFT.US), With a Forecast Between $475 to $550
On Sep 18, major Wall Street analysts update their ratings for $Microsoft(MSFT.US)$, with price targets ranging from $475 to $550.Morgan Stanley analyst Keith Weiss maintains with a buy rating, and
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"Da Hang" HTSC: Microsoft (MSFT.US) Copilot update AI commercialization or acceleration
HTSC's report points out that Microsoft (MSFT.US) has released Microsoft 365 Copilot wave2.0, which integrates Web + work + Pages into a new design system for knowledge work. This update mainly includes the release of the collaborative canvas Copilot Pages, updates to the Copilot functionality in Microsoft 365 applications, and the launch of Copilot Agents. The report indicates that this release further strengthens the AI capabilities of Microsoft's core products and is bullish on the commercialization process of Microsoft's own AI products.
China International Capital Corporation: AI+ code is a practical and commercially leading AI application scenario.
China International Capital Corporation believes that the improvement of AI application capabilities relies on both the enhancement of model capacity and the deep understanding of application scenarios and accurate grasp of customer needs.
TOP 20 transaction volume | Nvidia fell nearly 2%, with a transaction volume of over 35.5 billion US dollars; Apple rose nearly 2%, and Goldman Sachs is expected to take over its credit card project from Goldman Sachs.
On Wednesday, Nvidia, ranking first in trading volume, fell 1.92% with a turnover of $35.556 billion. Tesla, ranking second, fell 0.29% with a turnover of $17.913 billion. Apple, ranking third, rose 1.80% with a turnover of $13.189 billion.
US stocks closed | After the interest rate cut, US stocks rose and then fell back, with the three major indices closing slightly lower. Apple bucked the trend and rose nearly 2%.
After the Federal Reserve cut interest rates, US stock index hit a new daily high. However, it turned downwards after Powell's press conference. The S&P 500 ended its seven-day winning streak, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell for the second consecutive day. Nvidia failed to rebound and closed down nearly 2%, while Apple rose against the trend, gaining nearly 2%.
US stock market closing: The roller coaster trend of the interest rate night is alarming, and the three major indexes closed slightly lower.
① Most China concept stocks in hot demand fell, with the Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index dropping 0.86%; ② Space concept stock Intuitive Machines surged 38%; ③ The Federal Reserve cut interest rates dramatically by 50 basis points, but Powell claimed not to be eager to ease policy; ④ Boeing will implement unpaid leave measures in the coming days.
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Microsoft Options Spot-On: On September 18th, 209.54K Contracts Were Traded, With 2.44 Million Open Interest
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Sector Update: Tech
Tech Stocks Take a Step Back. Why It Won't Kill the Market Rally. -- Barrons.com