Prediction: One of These Two AI Stocks Could Soar 50% by 2026

Source The Motley Fool

In this analysis, I reveal why Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) continues capturing explosive AI-driven growth while Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) delivers unmatched stability backed by recurring enterprise revenue. You'll uncover the catalysts, risks, and upside scenarios shaping both companies, and which one may offer the most compelling long-term opportunity for investors today.

*Stock prices used were the market prices of Nov. 25, 2025. The video was published on Nov. 30, 2025.

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