Top 10 AI Stocks in the Spotlight This Week

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1.  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. On April 17, Phillip Securities analyst Paul Chew maintained a “Buy” rating on the stock with a price target of $480.00. Chew’s buy rating stems from Microsoft’s strong position in the cloud and AI sectors. Its Intelligent Cloud segment, particularly Azure, is growing significantly. It is also likely that the segment may expand even further with new data center capacities backed by the rising demand for AI models. Microsoft is also witnessing continued robust demand for the Office 365 suite due to higher average revenue per user and adoption of E5 upgrades and Copilot tools. It is also well-positioned to capitalize on the AI boom due to its strategic investments in AI and data centers, as well as the ability to embed AI capabilities across its products.

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 time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. 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 this cheapest AI stock.

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