1. One could argue that the significant return of capital was a signal that management does not have positive NPV projects in which to invest. However, the shares rose 1.2% on the announcement. Why do you think this is the case?
2. Why would Microsoft undertake both a share repurchase and increase its dividend? Why not just one or the other?
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