What Does The Dividend Mean For Microsoft's Future?

The Associated Press takes a look at what the December 3 $3 dividend will mean for the future of Microsoft's stock. The stock has remained flat and slowly declining since January 17, 2002, when it closed at $34.93, and currently stands at $27.14. While the July annoncement of the dividend prompted a flurry of buying, once the dividend is paid out, it is possible the stock will only decline further.