3 Top Stocks to Buy for 2026

Group 1 - The upcoming year 2026 is expected to be crucial for stock pickers, as previous successful strategies may not yield the same results due to changing market conditions [2][4] - The analysts at InvestorPlace achieved significant outperformance in 2025, with their recommendations surpassing the S&P 500 by nearly 1,000 basis points [2][3] - The new strategy for Power Portfolio 2026 will shift focus from AI stocks to 11 companies poised to benefit from a significant investment boom driven by U.S. government spending [5][6] Group 2 - The U.S. government is anticipated to initiate an $11.3 trillion investment bonanza aimed at revitalizing the economy, which will be discussed in the upcoming American Dream 2.0 Summit [6][8] - PayPal Holdings Inc. is highlighted as a top stock for 2026 due to its unique position as the first payments platform integrated with ChatGPT, despite not making it into the final Power Portfolio [10][15] - FactSet Research Systems Inc. is identified as an acquisition target with a potential 20% upside over the next three years, driven by increased M&A activity and its low valuation [16][18][20] - Tronox Holdings PLC is noted for its position in the titanium dioxide market, with potential for significant upside if business conditions normalize, although it is considered too risky for the Power Portfolio [26][29]