Stocks like Apple Inc. and Adobe Inc. are expected to rebound in 2026 after underwhelming performances in 2025. Apple shares lagged with 12.12% gains compared to the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF's 25.54%, while Adobe Inc. is down 19.77% year-to-date but seeing traction in AI tools with generative AI credit usage up by 3x. Analysts predict a strong comeback for these stocks.

Unusual Whales
2026.01.02 12:23
The article discusses top AI or AI-adjacent stocks that are predicted to perform well in 2026 after underwhelming performances in 2025. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) had a modest year with 12.12% year-to-date gains compared to the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF's 25.54%, due to lagging in AI and trade challenges. Analyst Gene Munster predicts Apple will be the best-performing Mag 7 stock in the first half of 2026, citing strong iPhone sales and the new Siri launch before April 30. Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) is down 19.77% year-to-date but is making strides with AI tools like Firefly, with JPMorgan Chase analysts praising its product ecosystem "stickiness" and setting a $520 price target, indicating a 46.97% upside.