10 AI Stocks Trending on News and Analyst Ratings

2. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 279

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) provides AI-powered cloud, productivity, and business solutions, focusing on efficiency, security, and AI advancements. On February 10th, Barclays’ analyst Raimo Lenschow maintained a “Buy” rating on the stock and set a price target of $475.00. On the same day, Stifel Nicolaus analyst Brad Reback also maintained a “Buy” rating on the stock and retained the price target of $515.00. Reback has been bullish on the stock particularly due to Microsoft Azure’s AI Foundry, which is viewed as a key differentiator for Azure. The analyst has also highlighted strategic investments in AI and application server innovations that position it well against competitors, ensuring its leadership in the artificial intelligence space.