Better Buy: Microsoft vs. Hewlett-Packard Company

The markets have recently experienced one of the quickest and most painful drops in market history. But like the many market crashes that have come before, this bear market will be over soon enough. There have been 33 recessions since 1854, and tough times seem to make the strongest companies even stronger. 

We'll compare Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and HP (NYSE: HPQ) on financial fortitude, valuation and dividends, and competitive positioning to determine which stock you should buy today.

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