10 Top Stocks to Buy in 2026

Group 1: Company Developments - Nu Holdings has received banking charters in Mexico and the U.S., and is applying for one in Brazil, which opens new opportunities in these regions [1] - SoFi Technologies has reported a 77% increase year to date and added 905,000 new customers in Q3, indicating strong growth and product resonance with young professionals [2] - Lemonade is experiencing declining loss ratios and narrowing net losses, with management expecting to reach profitability based on adjusted EBITDA next year and GAAP by 2027 [3] Group 2: Market Trends and Stock Recommendations - The market is near an all-time high, prompting a careful selection of both growth and value stocks for long-term performance [4][5] - American Express is outperforming the market with a refreshed rewards program targeting younger customers, positioning it well for future growth [7] - Walmart is thriving as a discount retailer in a high-inflation environment, appealing to both budget-conscious and affluent customers [8] - MercadoLibre is benefiting from a shift to technology in Latin America, reporting high growth in e-commerce and fintech segments [9] - Taiwan Semiconductor is experiencing growth driven by AI and has opened a U.S. facility, alleviating tariff concerns [11] - Urban Outfitters is showing strong performance with increasing sales and net income, despite a challenging apparel retail environment [12] - Alphabet maintains a dominant position in the search engine market with a 90% share, leveraging advancements in AI for its advertising business [13] - Amazon is expected to see growth reflected in its stock price as it continues to report double-digit sales increases and an accelerating cloud business [14]