Apple vs. Microsoft: What's the Better "Magnificent Seven" Stock to Buy in 2026?

Two of the most iconic stocks in the "Magnificent Seven" are Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). They have been rivals for decades, and both have large and profitable operations. Apple is the larger of the two today, with a market cap of $4 trillion versus $3.1 trillion for Microsoft.Microsoft is a giant in the business world, known for its popular Windows operating system and Office products. Apple, meanwhile, has a devoted following of users and is often seen as a luxury brand. Over the past decade, Apple has been the far better buy with returns totaling 920%, compared with approximately 650% for Microsoft. Going with either one, however, would have been a far better move than tracking the S&P 500, which has risen by roughly 240% over that time frame. But which of these tech stocks is the better buy today?Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool