BUZZ - Microsoft shares rise; comprehensive upgrades for Copilot, including code generation and agent-like AI tools

September 25 - ** Microsoft shares MSFT.O rose 2.3% to $509.4

** The company (link) introduced new features in its Copilot application, including a programming tool and an always-on AI assistant

** The company is embedding Office applications directly into Copilot and launching new AI programming and “Autopilot” AI tools to boost adoption and compete against rivals

** Given concerns over rising costs among enterprises, Microsoft has also launched cost management tools to help employees understand the cost of AI usage

** Including this increase, Microsoft shares have risen a total of 6.8% so far this year, while the S&P 500 index has climbed 12.9% over the same period .SPX

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