Meta Platforms (META 0.65%) and Microsoft (MSFT 0.18%) are aggressively investing in artificial intelligence.
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Best Stocks to Buy: Meta Platforms vs. Microsoft
By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA
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Sep 22, 2025 at 6:00AM
NASDAQ: META
Meta Platforms
Market Cap
$1.8T
Today's Change
(0.65%) $4.65
Current Price
$717.73
Price as of October 8, 2025, 3:58 p.m. ET
These giant tech companies see the importance of being a leader in the most innovative technologies.
About the Author
A Fool since 2019, and a graduate of Cal State LA with a B.S. in Finance and M.A. in Economics. Parkev is an adjunct professor of Finance and enjoys reading about financial and economic history. You'll often find him writing about stocks in the consumer goods and technology sectors.
Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Meta Platforms and Microsoft. 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. Parkev Tatevosian is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.
Stocks Mentioned
Meta Platforms
META
$717.73
(0.65%)
$4.65
Microsoft
MSFT
$524.95
(0.18%)
$0.97
*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.
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