We recently compiled a list of the 10 Stocks Gaining Momentum From Key Collaborations. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Pearson plc (NYSE:PSO) stands against the other stocks.
The US stock indices are decreasing as investors try to make sense of mixed earnings reports from banks. Donald Trump’s Treasury choice is being grilled by the Senate on tariffs, Fed independence, and tax cuts. LA wildfires are coming under control, though high winds continue to make things uncertain in the region. Amidst all this, it is business as usual for many companies. From tech companies to automotive, every firm is collaborating with others in the industry to add more value for its customers. Some of these partnerships relate to the improvement of services while others act as value additions to both businesses, such as Microsoft and Pearson plc’s partnership on improving education and training.
We compiled a list of 10 stocks that are either surging on such collaborations or have the potential to outperform the market based on business improvements through these collaborations. To come up with our list of 10 stocks that are gaining momentum from key collaborations, we only considered stocks with a market cap of at least $1 billion.
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Pearson plc (NYSE:PSO)
Pearson plc (NYSE:PSO) is a global education and assessment services provider. It operates in multiple segments, including virtual learning, English language training, and workforce skills. The company has returned 27% gains in the last year, slightly better than the S&P 500 returns. The positivity now continues into 2025 as the firm announced a partnership with the tech giant Microsoft.
The company is accelerating the implementation of AI technologies into its educational and training programs with the help of Microsoft. It will utilize Microsoft’s AI tools and Azure cloud services to aid in this development. Microsoft 365 Copilot will also be incorporated into its workforce.
As part of the partnership, Microsoft will also utilize Pearson’s expertise to improve its workflows. The partnership should help PSO continue its upward trajectory, despite concerns over international tariffs during Donald Trump’s government.
Overall PSO ranks 9th on our list of the stocks that are gaining momentum from key collaborations. While we acknowledge the potential of PSO 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 as promising as PSO but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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