12 High-Risk High-Reward Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now

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4. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Beta: 1.02

Upside Potential: 23.49%

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) earns a rank among our list of 12 high-risk high-reward growth stocks to buy right now. The company announces its biggest investment outside the U.S. after surpassing the analyst estimates with its Q2 results.

With a revenue of $76.44 billion, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) beat the analyst estimates for the second quarter of 2025. The company’s EPS has also surpassed the analyst estimates by 8%, projecting a positive outlook on the company.

On September 16, 2025, the company also announced a $30 billion investment in the UK’s AI infrastructure. The investment would also cover the company’s ongoing operations in the country. Strategically split, $15 billion is aimed at covering the capital expenditures for AI infrastructure. This includes the construction of the UK’s largest AI supercomputer, with more than 23,000 NVIDIA GPUs, in partnership with Nscale. The remaining $15 billion will be directed toward operational expansion.

The company’s weekly performance, following the investment announcement, saw an uptick of 0.03%, signaling bullish activity towards the stock. The beta of 1.02 signifies volatility in the stock. However, the high upside potential of 23.49% increases the attractiveness of the stock among those looking to invest in growth stocks.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. Operating from Washington, the multinational technology corporation is known for developing, manufacturing, licensing, and supporting computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services.

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