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Microsoft's $450 billion jump

A line chart that shows Microsoftâs daily change in market capitalization from July 30, 1996, to July 30, 2026. It ranges from a low of negative $357.6 billion to a high of $449.9 billion. Sample values include $1 billion on July 30, 1996, and $449.9 billion on July 30, 2026.

Microsoft change in market capitalization

Data: FactSet; Chart: Matt Phillips/Axios

The issue CEOs can't afford to ignore

A dot chart shows what feedback registered voters say they would give all CEOs in a June 25-28, 2026, survey of 1,001 voters. “Costs are too high” leads at 25%, followed by “Stop being greedy” at 23%. “Pay employees more” is 13%. The lowest shares, 3%, mention paying fair taxes and staying out of politics.

Share who say they'd give select feedback about American life to CEOs

Data: Brunswick Group and Echelon Insights; Chart: Sara Wise/Axios

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