The Ratings Game: Microsoft’s stock rallies to record close as more analysts see AI leadership

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A previous version of this article incorrectly stated Microsoft’s previous closing record price. It has been corrected.

Microsoft Corp. shares rallied Thursday for a sixth consecutive day of gains and closed at a record high as investors focused more on the tech giant’s artificial-intelligence roadmap and less on the stalled $69 billion acquisition of videogame publisher Activision Blizzard Inc.

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