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On Wednesday, Microsoft shares were the top performers in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, increasing by 1.0%. Year-to-date, the company’s stock has gained 24.0%.
Conversely, Verizon Communications was the worst performer, down 2.1% for the day and 1.3% year-to-date. Other notable movers included UnitedHealth Group, which fell by 1.6%, and Chevron, which rose by 0.8%.
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