As the second-most valuable company in the world, with its market cap of $2.3 trillion not far behind Apple, many investors have considered buying 's (NASDAQ: MSFT) stock at one time or another. The company is home to potent brands like Windows, Office, Xbox, and LinkedIn, which have granted it leading market shares in multiple high-profit industries. Its dominance across tech has led to consistent stock growth, with its shares rising over 800% in the last decade.
Microsoft has increased its position as a compelling investment after becoming one of the biggest names in artificial intelligence (AI), with the market projected to surge in the coming years. Meanwhile, its bid to acquire the game-development company Activision Blizzard is increasingly likely to go through after gaining approval from European regulators. The purchase is projected to make Microsoft the world's third-largest video game company.
Here's why Microsoft's stock is a screaming buy right now.
Source Fool.com