Microsoft (MSFT) and Alphabet (GOOGL) lead in AI, but which is the better buy? Compare valuations, revenue models, and investment cases for both stocks.
Author: Trader Edge
Morgan Stanley names Coca-Cola (KO) its top consumer staples pick with $87 target, citing pricing strength, Fairlife growth exceeding 25%, and earnings upside.
Apple (AAPL) releases AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, 1.5x superior ANC, Live Translation, lossless audio support. Pre-orders start March 25 at $549.
Bitmine (BMNR) stock surged 9% pre-market after acquiring 60,999 ETH. Total holdings reach $11.5B with $180M annual staking revenue. Get the details.
BofA raises 2026 Brent crude forecast to $77.50 from $61 as Hormuz disruptions drain 200M barrels. E&P targets for FANG, DVN, OVV jump 17%.
DocuSign (DOCU) reports Q4 earnings March 17. Analysts project $827M revenue and $0.95 EPS. Stock down 32% YTD—can billings guidance shift sentiment?
OpenAI postpones ChatGPT adult mode after safety advisers warn of teen risks and age verification fails for 12% of minors, potentially exposing millions.
Salesforce (CRM) stock rises 2.5% after initiating a $25B accelerated share repurchase program—its largest ever and part of a $50B authorization.
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) stock gained after winning 11 Oscars including Best Picture, as Paramount’s (PSKY) $81B acquisition nears completion.
AeroVironment (AVAV) stock climbed after CBS 60 Minutes showcased its LOCUST laser drone defense system. Q3 backlog surged 47% despite Space Force setback.
Qualcomm (QCOM) receives third bearish rating as Seaport downgrades to Sell, projecting 23% downside amid Apple exit and declining phone market.
Dollar Tree (DLTR) shares fell 3.8% despite beating Q4 earnings estimates as the discount retailer issued weaker-than-expected guidance for 2025.
Intuit (INTU) accelerates $3.5B buyback and executives cancel stock sales after 33% drop. CFO says market mispricing creates “boogeyman that doesn’t exist.”
Strategy (MSTR) stock jumped 4% after purchasing 22,337 Bitcoin for $1.57B, marking its largest acquisition of 2026 and 12th consecutive weekly buy.
Metaplanet stock jumped 5% following a $255M capital raise from institutional investors. The firm targets 100,000 BTC by 2026 with innovative warrant structure.

