Meta Platforms and Microsoft Just Reported Amazing News for AI Stock Investors

In today's video, I discuss Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and what their recent news means for AI stock investors. 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 April 30, 2025. The video was published on April 30, 2025.

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Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Jose Najarro has positions in Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Qualcomm. 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.