These 3 Zacks 'Strong Buy' Stocks Reflect the Hottest S&P 500 Stocks of 2026

Key Takeaways WDC, SNDK, and TER, all three Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks, have crushed it in 2026. Favorable demand environments, led by the broader AI frenzy, help explain the positivity. Interestingly, WDC was also a top-performing S&P 500 stock of 2025. Though it may not feel like it amid recent concerns surrounding technology, particularly in software and some other stocks tied to the broader AI frenzy, many in the trade are still crushing it in the new year, delivering big-time gains.And concernin ...