3 SaaS Stocks I'd Buy Right Now -- Even With the AI Threat

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There are widespread fears among investors that AI will disrupt the software industry, and many software-as-a-service (SaaS) stocks have plunged in recent months as a result. However, not all SaaS stocks are in the same boat, and here are three in particular that could be worth a closer look.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of May. 22, 2026. The video was published on March 23, 2026.

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