We recently compiled a list of the 10 AI News and Ratings Investors Should Not Miss. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) stands against the other AI stocks.
News agency Reuters recently reported that the rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping investment strategies, driving massive capital demands that challenge traditional tech-sector dynamics. Unlike previous tech booms focused on software, the current AI wave is heavily centered on hardware, which is significantly more capital-intensive. Per the report, big tech companies are projected to spend over $200 billion on capital expenditures in 2025 nearly double the levels of 2021. These investments primarily target AI infrastructure, from data centers to advanced chips.
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The report contends that the shift to hardware-oriented AI development introduces long-term financial risks. AI infrastructure projects often have extended timelines before profitability, making them vulnerable to economic slowdowns, inflation, and geopolitical factors. AI startups, too, face challenges. Their capital-intensive models rely on large funding rounds, with 2024 seeing nearly half of US venture capital allocated to AI. However, per Reuters, economic downturns or high capital costs could restrict funding availability, slowing innovation and reducing demand for AI hardware. Additionally, hardware businesses face cyclical risks, including inventory fluctuations and delayed scalability.
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For this article, we selected AI stocks by combing through news articles, stock analysis, and press releases. These stocks are also popular among hedge funds.
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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 279
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a Washington-based technology company. Hitachi Vantara, an IT service management firm, recently announced that it would be building on a collaboration with Microsoft announced last year to create an AI-ready full stack platform leveraging Azure for delivering a hybrid cloud solution. According to a report by tech news platform SiliconAngle, the agreement between the two companies launched Hitachi Unified Compute Platform for Azure Stack HCI, delivering enhanced cloud management across multiple environments encompassing data centers and the edge.
Overall MSFT ranks 1st on our list of the AI stocks investors shouldn’t miss. While we acknowledge the potential of MSFT as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than MSFT but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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