Is Microsoft Stock a Buying Opportunity for 2026?

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Investors are concerned that Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is overspending on artificial intelligence.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 5, 2025. The video was published on Dec. 7, 2025.

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Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends 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.

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