From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-04 18:22:00

In a recent article, Jim Cramer’s stock predictions were evaluated, including Microsoft Corporation’s performance against other stocks he discussed. Cramer challenged the idea that only the wealthy invest in stocks, highlighting the financial involvement of millions of ordinary Americans who own stocks through various avenues like 401Ks and IRAs.

A list of 13 stocks discussed by Jim Cramer on Mad Money in May 2024 was compiled, their performance analyzed until April 2025, along with hedge fund sentiment from Insider Monkey’s database. The article primarily examines Cramer’s past opinions on the stocks mentioned and how they have fared.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) was identified as a must-own stock despite recent declines, with strong earnings and strategic AI leadership. Cramer praised owning Microsoft and highlighted the importance of the company, emphasizing the need for certain factors like Copilot and data center spending to drive growth.

While Microsoft ranks 9th on Cramer’s list of discussed stocks, the potential for higher returns in AI stocks within a shorter timeframe is acknowledged. Despite MSFT’s promise as an investment, other AI stocks may offer greater returns, with one AI stock already showing gains in 2025 while popular AI stocks faced losses. Insider Monkey reports on the cheapest AI stock trading at less than 5 times its earnings, promising better returns than MSFT. Read about this steep discount in their latest analysis. No disclosure provided in the article. For more information, check out their report on the 20 Best AI Stocks to Buy Now.

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