Key Analyst Insights on Microsoft, Amazon.com, and Philip Morris

Zacks Research Daily Highlights: The report features research on 16 major stocks, including Microsoft, Amazon, and Philip Morris, along with insights on micro-cap stocks like Preformed Line Products and Security Federal, emphasizing unique research on smaller companies.

Microsoft's Performance: Microsoft has seen a 21.2% stock increase year-to-date, driven by AI momentum, Azure growth, and strong Office 365 demand, although it faces challenges from high operating expenses and cloud competition.

Amazon's Growth and Challenges: Amazon's stock rose 36.7% over the past year, supported by Prime and AWS growth, but it faces margin pressures due to heavy AI investments and weak third-quarter income guidance.

Philip Morris and Micro-Cap Stocks: Philip Morris has benefited from strong pricing and smoke-free product growth, while micro-cap stocks like Preformed Line Products and Security Federal show promising performance despite facing various operational risks.