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Reported Earlier, Microsoft Raises Quarterly Dividend 8% To $0.98 Per Share, Payable December 10, 2026

Sep 16, 2026, 8:02 AMBenzinga Newsdesk

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BenzingaSep 16, 2026, 7:18 AMRavikash Bakolia
Satya Nadella Says Xi Jinping ‘Should Also Deeply Care’ About AI Safety — ‘It Doesn’t Make Sense’ for Risks to Concern Only Americans
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The Motley FoolSep 15, 2026, 8:23 PMDaniel Sparks
Microsoft Pays Out More in Dividends Than It Spends Buying Back Stock. Here's What That Does for Investors.
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BenzingaSep 15, 2026, 8:04 PMBenzinga Newsdesk
'OpenAI Backs Bipartisan Push To Address AI Biothreats; The Company Is Endorsing Three Bills To Standardize Biological Data And Defend Against Threats Amplified By Advanced Artificial Intelligence' - Politico
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/15/openai-backs-bipartisan-push-to-address-ai-biothreats-01077755
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