11 Best Places to Invest Money Without Risk

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8. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

5-year return as of July 3, 2025: 141.85%

On Monday, the Board of Directors of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced an amendment to the bylaws effective from July 1, 2025. The revision outlines a new process through which the shareholders can fix specific gaps in director nomination notices.

As the company’s filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission shows, the initiated bylaw provision applies to nomination notices filed within the timeframe outlined in the bylaws. It’s as straightforward as it sounds. If a nomination notice possesses certain deficiencies, the shareholders will be informed, and they will then address the concerns. As Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) states,

“For nomination notices received by the Company within the period specified in the Bylaws, the Company will notify shareholders of such deficiencies in the notice, and there will be an opportunity to cure such deficiencies.”

Just recently, analysts at D.A. Davidson raised the price target for Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) to $600 from $500, reaffirming that the company is its top large-cap pick. Much of this optimism is attributed to Azure’s continued growth momentum and evolving infrastructure strategy. Undoubtedly, the second-largest company is among the safest bets for stable returns.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), headquartered in Washington, develops and manages software solutions globally. Incorporated in 1975, the company serves through three main segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The giant aims to empower every person and enterprise to achieve more.

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