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The US stock market has gotten off to a sluggish start to the year so far. However, that has not taken away from the potential that many are seeking in the industry for the rest of 2025. Among the most promising shares to buy is Microsoft (MSFT) which has been called an “AI leader” by Scotiabank amid a recently increased $470 price target. The company has become one of the most diversified in the tech sector, and its ambitious plans have its data center infrastructure set to expand throughout this year. Although its capital expenditures are high, there is no doubt that its investments have been smart thus far. Moreover, they should begin to pay off very soon. Source: CNBC Also Read: Microsoft (MSFT): Is It The Best Quantum Computing Stock? Microsoft to Lead AI Sector? Scotiabank Champions Stock Amid Sluggish 2025 Earlier this year, Microsoft announced a groundbreaking $2.7 billion data center investment plan. The move brought optimism and concern from different sects of inve...

With investors growing ever concerned with AI spending, Microsoft (MSFT) is looking to justify it, as experts are noting that ventures into the sector have $100 billion potential for the company. Indeed, it has become one of the biggest spenders on the technology, but yet to see a significant return. That is a common occurrence throughout Wall Street in 2024. Firms like Meta (META) and Amazon (AMZN) have not been shy about their desire to continue spending on AI development. The move looks to be a smart one, as they seek to compete with Nvidia (NVDA), a company on pace to be the first to break a $4 trillion market cap. Source: CNBC Also Read: Microsoft Stock (MSFT) FY25 Q1 Earnings: AI-Driven Growth Amid Cloud Strength Microsoft AI Spending Hinders Profits but Has Massive Potential, Expert Says Amid Donald Trump’s successful return to the White House, Nvidia officially surpassed Apple (APPL) as the most valuable company in the world. Indeed, the chipmaker has benefited greatly fro...

Google's parent company Alphabet was the worst performer on the day, falling 9.5% in a massive $180 billion wipeout. More than $280 billion has been wiped from the “magnificent seven” tech stocks following the release of several earnings reports on Oct. 25, triggering fears of a looming tech recession. The so-called “magnificent seven” refers to the top seven blue-chip tech firms including Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, Nvidia, and Tesla — who combine to make up a quarter of the value of the S&P 500 index. Google parent company Alphabet saw its share price fall over 9%, wiping $180 billion from its market cap and was noted as Google’s worst-performing day since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020. Google’s (Alphabet Inc Class A) share price over the last five days. Source: Google Finance The share prices of Amazon, Nvidia, and Meta fell 5.5%, 4.3%, and 4.2% respectively, according to Y Charts. Apple and Tesla’s fall in share prices were less severe at 1.35% and...