14 Best Forever Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds

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1. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 294

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the best forever stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On December 12, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella confirmed the statewide rollout of MahaCrimeOS AI.

The artificial intelligence-powered platform designed for the Maharashtra police is built on Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Microsoft Foundry. The platform was developed in collaboration with the Maharashtra Government and its MARVEL initiative. It leverages next-generation AI to tackle the new wave of complex, evolving cybercrimes, fast-tracking the fight against cybercrime nationwide.

It also augments officers with AI tools to ensure cases are resolved faster and more efficiently. They will be able to upload unstructured inputs, including cybercrime complaints, chat messages, and bank records.

Ram Ganesh, Founder and CEO, CyberEye, said: “Our collaboration with Microsoft and MARVEL has enabled us to empower cutting edge officers even in remote parts of the state to solve complex cybercrime investigations with ease and reduced workloads. By leveraging Microsoft’s Technology capabilities, we are helping law enforcement create India’s digital shield—empowering them to protect citizens faster and with confidence.”

On December 11, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced partnerships with Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, and Wipro to deploy over 200,000 Copilot licenses, following a $17.5 billion AI investment plan. The move embeds Microsoft 365 Copilot into core operations, boosting productivity and innovation, while positioning these firms as leaders in human‑AI collaboration. Puneet Chandok, President of Microsoft India & South Asia, said the companies are shifting from trials to full‑scale adoption, setting a global benchmark for enterprise transformation.

Meanwhile, Kirk Materne of Evercore reiterated Microsoft is a Buy on December 8 and set a $640 price target. While Philip Securities lowered its price target for the stock to $540 from $550, it maintains an Accumulate rating, impressed by the company’s aggressive investments in cloud and AI infrastructure.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) develops and sells software, cloud services, personal devices, and video games, known for Windows, Office (Microsoft 365), Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, Surface hardware, and AI integration.

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