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MICROSOFT STOCK OUTLOOK: 2 KEY REASONS TO BUY AND HOLD MSFT FOREVER

Let's dive into where Microsoft may be headed from here

1d ago · June 5, 2024 By Chris MacDonald, InvestorPlace Contributor

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Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock is in a solid position that drives revenue from
diverse streams. Its productivity apps target white-collar workers, and its
Windows OS is widely used globally. Additionally, Azuere Cloud is gaining more
traction and market share.

Over 65% of Fortune 500 companies use OpenAI Services. Moreover, its cloud
revenue also spiked up to $35 billion, signifying multiyear Azure deals.
Consequently, MSFT stock should remain highly sought after.




COPILOT+ ADDS MORE ADVANCED FEATURES

Microsoft has introduced AI-powered PCs in a bid to enhance its market share
amid fierce competition. The new Windows PCs, integrated with Copilot+, feature
advanced AI capabilities beyond typical cloud offerings, addressing latency and
privacy issues.

These PCs, using small language models and neural processing units \, aim to
save users on fees and expand AI technology frontiers.

Microsoft introduced the Recall feature, allowing easy file access without
tedious searches.

They also unveiled Cocreate, an upgrade from Image Creator, enabling art
creation on Paint and Photos using natural language and ink strokes. Traditional
cloud-based services encounter delays, limits on images, and privacy concerns.

Microsoft announced that Copilot+ PCs enable free, fast image generation with
fine-tuning and collection features.

The new PCs will support AI functionalities in various applications, including
Adobe’s flagship offerings. These PCs stand out with live captions, studio
effects, and an eye contact teleprompter.


NEW AI MODEL AND MSFT STOCK

Microsoft-backed OpenAI announced it formed a new safety committee and began
training its next AI model to address safety concerns.



This move aims to improve perceptions of OpenAI leadership and ease worries
about AI safety and internal instability following senior scientists’ departures
and the dissolution of the former “Superalignment” team.

OpenAI announced the formation of a Safety and Security Committee, led by CEO
Sam Altman, board chair Bret Taylor, and board members Adam D’Angelo and Nicole
Seligman.

The committee will recommend critical safety and security decisions for all
projects within 90 days. Additionally, OpenAI has started training its next AI
model, expecting it to enhance their capabilities significantly.

The new committee’s establishment aimed to address AI safety concerns after
reports of OpenAI dissolving its “Superalignment” team.

Introduced in July 2023, the team focused on aligning AI systems for safety, led
by Ilya Sutskever and Jan Leike. Both Sutskever and Leike departed OpenAI
earlier this month.


MSFT STOCK REMAINS A STRONG BUY

Microsoft’s pioneering investments in OpenAI positioned it as a catalyst for the
AI revolution.

The company has emerged as the unrivaled leader in AI software, reflected in its
soaring stock price, up 58% in two years, trading at 37.22-times trailing
earnings. 



With innovations like Phi-3, Microsoft experiences an uptick in large Azure
deals, contributing to its $35 billion revenue. This drives demand for MSFT
stock, so I think long-term investors only stand to gain by holding this stock
in their portfolio long term.

The AI revolution remains far from over, and Microsoft is likely to remain a key
beneficiary of these trends.

On the date of publication, Chris MacDonald did not hold (either directly or
indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The
opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the
InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.

Chris MacDonald’s love for investing led him to pursue an MBA in Finance and
take on a number of management roles in corporate finance and venture capital
over the past 15 years. His experience as a financial analyst in the past,
coupled with his fervor for finding undervalued growth opportunities, contribute
to his conservative, long-term investing perspective.

Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Consumer Discretionary, Retail,
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