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If you could pick only one artificial intelligence stock before the next big breakout, would you go with the safe giant or the underdog with explosive potential?
The AI stock showdown is here: Palantir vs. Microsoft. One's a fast-moving disruptor, the other a cash-rich giant. If you had to choose one AI stock before the next big breakout, which would it be? In this video, I break down their AI strategies, financials, and risks -- so you can make the smartest move now.
Stock prices used were the market prices of April 23, 2025. The video was published on May 2, 2025.
Rick Orford has positions in Microsoft. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Microsoft and Palantir Technologies. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Rick Orford is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link, they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.
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