If You Invested $1,000 In Microsoft When Windows 2.0 Was Launched, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain
The article discusses the historical significance of Microsoft's Windows 2.0, launched on Dec. 9, 1987, and its impact on Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock value over the years. It highlights the growth of an initial $1,000 investment in Microsoft stock to $1,154,956 today, compared to much lower returns from the Nasdaq and S&P 500 indices. The article also touches on Microsoft's recent strategic moves, including a $13 billion investment in OpenAI and the $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, positioning the company in AI and gaming industries.
December 09, 2023 | 12:23 pm
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Apple Inc. was mentioned in a historical context regarding a lawsuit against Microsoft for the overlapping windows feature, which has no current relevance to Apple's stock.
The lawsuit is a past event with no direct impact on Apple's current stock performance or future outlook.
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Alphabet Inc.'s Google is mentioned as a competitor in the smartphone industry, but the article does not provide information that would directly impact Alphabet's stock in the short term.
The mention of Google as a competitor in the smartphone market is not tied to any specific financial data or events that would affect the stock price in the short term.
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Sony Group Corp. is mentioned in relation to Microsoft's gaming industry moves, which could potentially impact Sony's gaming division but does not provide specific financial implications for Sony's stock.
While Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard is a competitive move against Sony's PlayStation, the article does not detail how this will affect Sony's stock in the short term.
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Microsoft's historical stock performance since the launch of Windows 2.0 is highlighted, showing significant long-term growth. Recent strategic investments in AI and gaming may continue to influence the stock positively.
The article emphasizes Microsoft's successful history and recent strategic decisions, which are likely to generate investor optimism and could positively impact the stock price in the short term.
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