Analysts highlight top S&P 500 stocks for the second half of 2026, including Oracle (ORCL) and Nvidia (NVDA)

Wall Street has seen a strong start to 2026, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 both up 10%, and the Nasdaq climbing 15%. Analysts are particularly bullish on tech stocks, especially those linked to artificial intelligence, as they expect substantial growth in the coming months.

Oracle is projected to surge nearly 80% despite a 26% decline this year, with analysts citing its strong position in AI and software. Intuit, down 57% this year, has an expected upside of 76%, while CoStar Group, down 55%, has a 62% upside forecast. Nvidia, despite only a 3% increase this year, is rated a buy by 83% of analysts, with expectations of a 60% gain.

Micron Technology has seen a remarkable 200% rise this year, with analysts predicting further growth. Overall, these insights suggest a potential rebound for these stocks, making them noteworthy for investors looking for opportunities in the second half of the year

Stocks in this article

Company Price Change Change % AI
Nvidia NVDA.US 238.90 +4.95 +2.12% Buy
Intuit INTU.US 284.68 +3.60 +1.28% Sell
CoStar Group CSGP.US 27.66 +0.28 +1.02% Sell
Micron MU.US 1,063.96 -10.93 -1.02% Buy
Oracle ORCL.US 142.55 +0.25 +0.18% Sell

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