Microsoft stock dips when patches are released

If you either own or are thinking about buying Microsoft stock, take note. A new report contends that the price of Microsoft stock routinely takes a hit on the days it issues security patches.

But have no fear--at least on this issue. The company's stock price typically rebounds the next day, after investors realize that the slight decline on Patch Tuesday--as Microsoft's regularly scheduled update release is often called--was unwarranted, according to McAfee Inc.

The security company said the fluctuations, while evident, are small. "But patches do have a trackable effect," said Dave Marcus, McAfee's director of research.

For more on Microsoft stock prices:
 - check out this ComputerWorld.com article

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