Top 3 big tech stocks to buy in 2026

Core Viewpoint - The technology sector presents a compelling investment opportunity, with analysts predicting continued momentum into 2026, highlighting Alphabet, Nvidia, and Tesla as the top three tech stocks to consider [1][14]. Group 1: Alphabet (GOOGL) - Alphabet has significantly outperformed its peers and the S&P 500, with shares trading above $308, reflecting a nearly 63% year-to-date increase [2]. - The company has excelled in the AI sector with its Gemini models and Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), enhancing its competitiveness in the data center market [3]. - Potential partnerships are anticipated around TPUs, with companies like Meta showing interest, which could unlock new revenue streams [4]. Group 2: Nvidia (NVDA) - Nvidia is closely associated with AI, achieving a 31.6% gain year-to-date, with shares trading around $176 [5]. - The company's GPUs are widely used by leaders in the AI field, making them essential for data centers [7]. - Nvidia's recent launch of open-source AI models, Nemotron 3, aims to democratize AI development, potentially solidifying its market position further by 2026 [8]. Group 3: Tesla (TSLA) - Tesla, while primarily an automaker, is increasingly recognized as a tech stock, with shares at nearly $473, up 17% year-to-date [9]. - CEO Elon Musk's focus on automated driving and AI has attracted analyst attention, with a potential price target of $800 by 2026 suggested by Wedbush [11]. - Positive investor sentiment is supported by successful autonomous vehicle testing in Austin and efforts to improve sales in Europe with more affordable models [12][13].