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Microsoft ended the day at $436.17 up 0.2%. Microsoft recently participated in the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Florida on May 5, one day ago, showcasing its expertise in cloud sourcing and sustainability.
Alphabet settled at $164.21 up 0.1%.
Apple ended the day at $198.89 down 3.1%. In the past week, Apple faced a new class-action lawsuit alleging non-compliance with an antitrust injunction regarding App Store practices.
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