Core Viewpoint - Despite macroeconomic uncertainties causing market volatility, investors should focus on high-quality stocks that can deliver substantial long-term returns, as identified by top analysts based on solid fundamentals and growth potential [1] Group 1: Nvidia - Nvidia reported results for Q1 FY2026 that significantly exceeded market expectations, maintaining confidence in AI infrastructure demand despite chip export restrictions [2] - Analyst Harlan Sur from JPMorgan reiterated a "Buy" rating with a target price of $170, noting that while H20 chip export restrictions impacted some sales, overall revenue remained robust [2] - The anticipated 16% quarter-over-quarter growth in data center revenue for the July quarter is driven by increased customer investment in AI and accelerated computing projects [2] - Nvidia's strong demand for the Blackwell platform is expected to lead to supply shortages in upcoming quarters, supported by partnerships with large data centers in regions like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Taiwan [2] Group 2: Zscaler - Zscaler's Q3 performance surpassed expectations, driven by increased demand for its zero-trust exchange platform and AI security solutions [4] - Analyst Brian Essex raised the target price from $275 to $292 while maintaining a "Buy" rating, highlighting Zscaler's strong quarterly performance amid macro pressures faced by peers [4] - The company has raised its annual revenue, profit, and billing guidance, with annual recurring revenue (ARR) nearing $1 billion, driven by emerging products like "full-domain zero trust" and "intelligent operations" [4] - Zscaler's customer growth momentum remains strong, with a 23% year-over-year increase in customers with ARR exceeding $1 million [4] Group 3: Salesforce - Salesforce reported Q1 FY2026 revenue and earnings that exceeded expectations and raised its full-year guidance, while announcing an $8 billion acquisition of data management firm Informatica [5] - Analyst Derrick Wood from TD Cowen reiterated a "Buy" rating with a target price of $375, noting strong signals of demand from the expansion of the sales team [5] - The company is experiencing rapid growth in AI applications, with data cloud and AI-related ARR increasing over 120% year-over-year, and 30% of new orders coming from existing customers [5] - Salesforce is reinvesting cost savings from AI into growth areas, with a notable increase in the sales pipeline growing at a double-digit rate [6]