"Microsoft's Surprising Rise: Overtaking Apple in Valuation Race"

Microsoft's stock is poised to overtake Apple's as a better long-term investment, with a market capitalization just behind Apple's. Apple's stock has slowed down, while Microsoft's growth has been more rapid, leading to a higher forward P/E valuation. Analysts favor Microsoft over Apple for future share price increases, with Microsoft expected to outperform Apple in sales and earnings growth.