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
Micron MU.US 928.95 -55.80 -5.67% Hold
Intuit INTU.US 281.58 +9.44 +3.47% Sell
CoStar Group CSGP.US 29.52 +0.82 +2.86% Sell
Oracle ORCL.US 141.12 -2.64 -1.84% Hold
Nvidia NVDA.US 197.43 +1.88 +0.96% Buy

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