Apple vs. Microsoft: Which AI Stock Is the Better Buy Right Now?
The Motley Foolยท2025-09-11 09:20A look at which of these longtime rivals is a better choice for an AI-driven future.Apple (AAPL -3.17%) and Microsoft (MSFT 0.35%) are the second-largest and third-largest stocks, respectively, as measured by market cap.For years, both companies competed to claim the world's largest market cap. However, both companies have struggled in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), allowing Nvidia to recently capture the No. 1 spot. Apple's iPhone has largely failed to spawn an AI-driven upgrade cycle, while Mi ...