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Is Amazon a Better Buy Than Microsoft for 2026?

Amazon and Microsoft are two crucial names in the artificial intelligence market, but if you can only buy one of them this year, which would you pick?

By Jose Najarro – Jan 20, 2026 at 2:23PM EST

In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Amazon (AMZN 1.47%), Microsoft (MSFT 0.73%), and other AI stocks. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.

*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of Jan. 16, 2026. The video was published on Jan. 18, 2026.

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Jose Najarro
Jose Najarro enjoys investing in the tech market, more importantly, the semiconductor sector. Before partnering with the Fool, Jose worked as a Senior Electrical Engineer for General Dynamics, where he had first-hand experience seeing how emerging technology can change the world. Jose Najarro went to NJIT, receiving his Bachelor's and Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
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Jose Najarro has positions in Amazon and Microsoft. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon 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. Jose Najarro 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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Amazon Stock Quote
Amazon
NASDAQ: AMZN
$209.53
(-1.47%)-$3.12
Microsoft Stock Quote
Microsoft
NASDAQ: MSFT
$401.93
(-0.73%)-$2.95

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