美股IPO·2025-12-20 01:11Core Viewpoint - Wedbush highlights its top ten technology investment predictions for 2026, including a forecast that tech stocks will rise over 20% and that Apple (AAPL.US) and Alphabet (GOOGL.US) will announce a formal AI partnership around the Gemini project [1][4]. Group 1: AI Revolution and Market Predictions - Analysts predict that as the second, third, and fourth derivative applications of the AI revolution take shape in software, chips, and infrastructure, tech stocks will rise over 20% by 2026 [4]. - The analysts believe that 2026 will be a pivotal year for the AI revolution, requiring trillions of dollars in investment to reach its peak, which creates both excitement and concern among investors [3]. Group 2: Company-Specific Predictions - Tesla (TSLA.US) is expected to successfully launch autonomous taxis in over 30 cities by 2026 and begin mass production of smart ride-hailing vehicles, marking the true era of autonomous driving [4]. - Apple and Google are set to announce a formal AI partnership around the Gemini project, which will solidify Apple's AI strategy and is expected to help the company achieve a market valuation of $5 trillion by 2026 [4]. - Analysts identify Nebius (NBIS.US) as a prime acquisition target for AI infrastructure, with potential buyers including Microsoft (MSFT.US), Alphabet, and Amazon (AMZN.US) [4]. Group 3: Sector Performance and Key Companies - The cybersecurity sector is projected to be one of the best-performing sub-sectors in technology, with Crowdstrike (CRWD.US) and Palo Alto Networks (PANW.US) being favored companies [5]. - Oracle (ORCL.US) is expected to achieve a target price of $250 per share by 2026, despite current market pessimism, as it successfully meets its data center goals and converts its large backlog of AI orders [5]. - Microsoft is anticipated to experience its best growth period by 2026, becoming the top-performing cloud software company as more enterprises accelerate their AI strategies using Azure [6]. - Nvidia (NVDA.US) remains a leader in the global AI chip market, with an optimistic price target of $275 per share by 2026, as the company expands its market in China through U.S.-China trade negotiations [6]. - Palantir Technologies (PLTR.US) is expected to expand its commercial AI success with its AI platform (AIP) and become a core software leader in the AI revolution, potentially achieving a valuation of $1 trillion within the next 2 to 3 years [6].