In my previous article on Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE ), I found signs that their AI initiatives were starting to gain some traction. However, I also found that monetization of AI efforts was weak, and with theI'm a full-time investor with a strong focus on the tech sector. I graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree with Distinction, major in Finance. I'm also a proud lifetime member of the Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society. My core values are: Excellence, Integrity, Transparency, & Res ...

Group 1 - The technology sector is the least monopolized within the U.S. economy, with companies like Meta planning to invest approximately $70 billion in AI initiatives in 2025, which is less than the investments planned by Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft [2] - Meta is currently facing legal challenges from the FTC regarding its acquisitions of Instagram for $1 billion in 2012 and WhatsApp for $19 billion in 2014, while Alphabet's Google is involved in a lawsuit with the DOJ over its alleged monopoly in search through Chrome [3] - The significant investments by these companies in uncertain future technologies raise questions about the validity of their monopoly status, suggesting that if they were truly monopolies, they would not be risking such large sums on an uncertain future [4][5] Group 2 - The substantial financial commitments from "Big Tech" do not guarantee future market relevance, as history shows that many once-prominent companies have failed despite significant investments [6] - The competitive nature of the technology sector is underscored by the fact that these companies are compelled to invest heavily in future technologies, not because they are confident in their current dominance, but due to the risks of inaction [7][9] - The actions of the companies accused of monopolistic practices indicate a highly competitive environment, contradicting the claims of monopoly by the DOJ and FTC [9]

Microsoft Today Microsoft $375.39 -3.41 (-0.90%) 52-Week Range $367.24 Price Target $508.86 Add to Watchlist MSFT ▼ $468.35 Dividend Yield 0.88% P/E Ratio 30.22 The sell-off in technology stocks picked up steam on Mar. 31, 2025. The technology-heavy NASDAQ index continued to trend lower even as the Dow and S&P 500 made gains. As has been the case this year, blue-chip tech stocks like Microsoft Corporation Corp. NASDAQ: MSFT were among the targets. MSFT is down 1.36% and has fallen below its 50-day simple mo ...