Microsoft vs. Meta Platforms: What's the Better "Magnificent Seven" Stock to Buy for the Second Half of 2026?
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It's been a challenging year for some of the world's leading tech stocks. While some stocks have thrived, namely those that are involved in selling memory and storage products, many others have struggled. A couple of tech giants within the "Magnificent Seven" that have been doing particularly poorly are Microsoft ( MSFT 1.08% ) and Meta Platforms ( META +3.02% ) . They're both down double digits as investors have been pivoting to other names in tech instead. But with both of these businesses still generating terrific results recently, they may still have a lot to offer investors. Which one is the better buy for the second half? As of the end of June, Microsoft's stock was down an incredible 23%, making it the worst-performing stock in the Magnificent Seven . That's bad for current shareholders, but for people looking to buy the stock, it could make for an intriguing opportunity. That's because Microsoft remains a top tech company. Its Windows operating system and Office software are staples in businesses all over the world. Artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots aren't likely to make them obsolete. In fact, AI should enhance its products and make them more useful. But amid the panic due to AI fears, the market has dumped Microsoft along with many other software stocks.
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