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
Oracle ORCL.US 146.76 +4.71 +3.32% Hold
Nvidia NVDA.US 215.01 -1.84 -0.85% Buy
Intuit INTU.US 364.67 +2.80 +0.77% Hold
Micron MU.US 967.74 -6.59 -0.68% Hold
CoStar Group CSGP.US 32.19 -0.07 -0.22% Sell

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