The U.S. stock market has been volatile since the pandemic of 2020, with fluctuations driven by economic uncertainties and geopolitical pressures. Despite this, the stock market remains a wealth-creation machine for long-term investors. An investment of $10,000 in the S 500 at the beginning of 2020 would have become $14,566.80 at the end of 2023 (assuming reinvestment of all dividends), even amid the market ups and downs.

AI (artificial intelligence) has emerged as the red-hot investment trend, thanks to how it is changing the way people live, study, work, and play. AI is also not a passing trend, and is now playing a major role in determining the operations and future growth initiatives of businesses across the world.

Hence, it makes sense for investors to deploy their capital in high-quality AI stocks and capture robust returns in the long run. Here's why Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) fit the bill.

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