CIBC raises Microsoft rating

NEW YORK: CIBC World Markets said it raised its rating on Microsoft Corp. to

buy from hold, a market source said on Wednesday. Restrictions on the software

maker's business practices were suspended by US District Judge Jackson while the

company's appeal of the antitrust ruling is pending.

Further details on the CIBC rating were not immediately available.

The Microsoft stock was up 3-1/16 to 78 on Wednesday.

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