Palantir vs. Microsoft: Which $1,000 Bet Will Soar in 2025?

The AI stock showdown is here: Palantir vs. Microsoft. One's a fast-moving disruptor, the other a cash-rich giant. If you had to choose one AI stock before the next big breakout, which would it be? In this video, I break down their AI strategies, financials, and risks -- so you can make the smartest move now.

Stock prices used were the market prices of April 23, 2025. The video was published on May 2, 2025.

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