10 Best Strong Buy Tech Stocks to Buy

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1. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 284 

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), a global tech leader based in Redmond, Washington, is undergoing strategic restructuring as it intensifies investment in artificial intelligence, and it tops our list for being one of the best strong buy stocks. In July 2025, the company announced the layoff of around 9,000 employees, nearly 4% of its global workforce, as part of cost-control efforts tied to a record $80 billion capital expenditure for fiscal 2025, largely focused on AI infrastructure. The cuts affect various departments, including sales and the King gaming division. The business is also streamlining its organizational structure by reducing management layers and simplifying product lines to enhance agility and innovation.

Despite these workforce reductions, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), is accelerating AI integration across its product ecosystem. The company recently launched “Copilot Mode” in its Edge browser, an AI-enhanced tool that analyzes multiple tabs and delegates tasks to improve productivity. Microsoft Research is also advancing large language models (LLMs) to handle more complex reasoning, reinforcing its commitment to AI leadership.

In addition to product innovation, the business is expanding its global partnerships and environmental efforts. Its collaboration with Nvidia aims to apply AI in biodiversity research, while a new research lab in Singapore focuses on advancing innovation in the Asia-Pacific region.

While we acknowledge the potential of MSFT to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than MSFT and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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