10 Best Stocks to Invest in According to Billionaire Cliff Asness

3. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

AQR Capital Management’s stake as of Q3: $1.72 billion

Based in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a global technology behemoth known for its flagship software products, including Windows operating systems, the Microsoft 365 suite, and the Edge web browser. Given its crucial position in the digital and artificial intelligence revolution, it is one of Cliff Asness’ top stock picks.

On January 4, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced that it will spend about $80 billion on AI infrastructure and data centers in 2025 to cover advanced AI workloads. This was seen as a catalyst for the company’s growth prospects, leading to analysts from Jefferies, Piper Sandler, Citi, and Bernstein to reiterate their Buy ratings on the MSFT stock.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced $65.6 billion in revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, a 16% increase over the same period the previous year. Operating income for the company also jumped to $30.6 billion. Additionally, its income from cloud services and server products increased by 23%, mostly due to a 33% growth in Azure and other cloud services.