If You Invested $1,000 In Microsoft Stock When Xbox Was Released, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today

Technology giant Microsoft Corp has grown over the years thanks to new products, acquisitions and growth of its key operating segments. MATEUSZ SLODKOWSKI/GETTY IMAGES

Technology giant Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) has grown over the years thanks to new products, acquisitions and growth of its key operating segments.

In 2001, the company unveiled the Xbox gaming console that would take on rival companies and also provide additional revenue for the company.