10 AI Stocks Catching Wall Street’s Attention

2. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 317

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) provides AI-powered cloud, productivity, and business solutions, focusing on efficiency, security, and AI advancements. One of the most notable analyst calls on Thursday, March 20, was for Microsoft Corporation. Scotiabank initiated the stock as “Buy”, stating that its shares are poised to ‘Excel’. Analysts at the firm consider 2025 to be a “paradigm-shifting year during which customer investments accelerate in AI on Azure and Microsoft 365 Copilot.” The firm considers Microsoft to be a “leading horseman of the AI revolution,” anticipating AI to generate sustainable growth for the company.

“We have initiated coverage on the common shares of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT or Microsoft) with a Sector Outperform rating and a one-year target of $470 per share.”