$Microsoft(MSFT)$
Resilience to tariffs: With most of its revenue stemming from software and cloud services (Office, Azure, Windows), MSFT avoids many of the risks facing hardware-heavy firms like Apple and NVIDIA.
Solid financials: Revenue and profit continue to grow, even as expenses rise. EPS is expanding, and the stock’s P/E has come down, making it more attractive despite market underperformance.
Global diversification: About half of MSFT's revenue is international, insulating it from U.S. recession fears.
Cloud dominance: Azure leads revenue growth, supported by buybacks, rising dividends, and strong AI integration.
Investment thesis: MSFT remains a strong buy for both aggressive (up to 5%) and conservative (up to 2%) equity portfolios. It’s a top defensive pick amid trade tensions and tech volatility—offering stability, growth, and global exposure.
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