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This Week’s Featured Content

MarketBeat Week in Review – 12/29 – 01/02

Authored by MarketBeat Staff. Originally Published: 1/3/2026. 

Stocks rallied on the first trading day of 2026. It may not be the Santa Claus rally many investors hoped for, but it supports the view that markets will grind higher, even though many stocks appear overvalued by traditional metrics.

As with many rallies in 2025, technology stocks are leading the move. That raises the question: can the sector rotation that began in December be sustained, or will 2026 again be driven primarily by tech—particularly AI names?

Some of that will hinge on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision in a few weeks. Before then, investors will get the December jobs report next Friday, and the week of Jan. 12 marks the start of fourth-quarter earnings season.

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At a Glance

• The Santa Claus rally may have been muted, but investors continue to push stocks higher.
• Investors will be watching to see if the sector rotation that began in December will continue.
• Next week will be the calm before Friday’s jobs report and the start of the fourth-quarter earnings season.

The bottom line for investors is that 2026 is shaping up to be just as volatile as 2025. MarketBeat analysts will continue to analyze the stocks and themes that can affect your portfolio. Here are some of our most popular articles from this week.

Articles by Thomas Hughes

The calendar now reads 2026, but for the stocks likely to post strong gains in January, Thomas Hughes lists five names that echo 2025 themes, as artificial intelligence (AI) remains a dominant trend: 5 stocks set to start strong in January and lead through 2026.

One of the stocks on that list is Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU). In a separate piece this week, Hughes explained why Micron’s year-end surge could lead to higher highs in 2026.

NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) wasn’t on that list, but Hughes also outlined why the company still has a constructive long-term setup in the AI trade that has analysts bullish for 2026.

Articles by Sam Quirke

Investing in Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is never boring. This week, Sam Quirke broke down the reasons for the recent multi-day slide and why the first sessions of 2026 may say a lot about the near-term direction of TSLA stock.

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) finished 2025 roughly where it started. Quirke explained why the stock is in a consolidation phase and what investors should look for in the upcoming earnings report that could trigger a strong upside move.

While 2025 was another strong year for technology, Quirke highlighted several large-cap names that are currently objectively oversold. Investors seeking asymmetric upside might consider these three recovery candidates for 2026.

Articles by Chris Markoch

Energy stocks could benefit from rising power demand driven by data centers. This week, Chris Markoch focused on two under-the-radar energy stocks—one tied to natural gas and the other to nuclear—and explained why each may have a bullish setup for 2026.

The next Fed decision is still weeks away but likely to move markets. Markoch, however, highlighted three financial stocks that could benefit regardless of whether rates move up, down, or pause.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) was a market laggard in 2025. Markoch argued that despite moderating growth expectations, the company’s business model and strong free cash flow support a buy-and-hold approach.

Articles by Ryan Hasson

Many S&P 500 stocks outperformed the index in 2025, but only a handful truly crushed it. This week, Ryan Hasson highlighted the three best-performing S&P 500 stocks over the last 12 months and what their performance might mean for 2026.

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) is an example of a stock that rose to meet its story in 2025. RKLB was up more than 180% last year, and Hasson outlined why 2026 could be another breakout year.

While the biggest gains centered on growth names, Hasson reminded investors that disciplined dividend strategies still have merit. He pointed to five of MarketBeat’s top-rated dividend stocks heading into 2026.

Articles by Leo Miller

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) had a volatile December that drew attention to some recent insider selling. Leo Miller explained the reasons behind the sales and why, as with many insider transactions, investors shouldn’t panic.

AI infrastructure will remain a top theme in 2026, and the opportunity extends beyond chipmakers. This week, Miller analyzed three picks-and-shovels stocks to consider for the AI buildout.

Eli Lilly & Co. (NYSE: LLY) is the dominant name in the GLP-1 weight-loss market, but Miller noted the company isn’t resting on its laurels. Lilly is advancing two additional weight-loss drugs in 2026, one of which is up for approval. The results will be important for LLY’s near-term outlook.

Articles by Nathan Reiff

Small-cap stocks could benefit from the January effect. This week, Nathan Reiff explained what that means and offered a list of three small-cap ETFs that provide broad exposure to the segment.

Quantum computing stocks will continue to attract attention in 2026, though investor capital may become more selective. Reiff reviewed two pure-play quantum names with a possible path to profitability and two large-cap tech giants that offer a safer way to play the sector.

Articles by Dan Schmidt

Gold and silver led a strong run in precious metals in 2025, and many of the drivers behind that trend remain in place for 2026. For investors seeking alternatives to physical metals, Dan Schmidt examined three Canadian mining stocks that could benefit—particularly if the U.S. dollar strengthens versus the Canadian dollar.

Articles by Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Jeffrey Neal Johnson wrote this week about the Application Layer that will be at the forefront of the AI trade. As with the internet buildout, attention is shifting to the companies that can monetize AI, and Johnson explained why three AI pure plays are well positioned for growth in 2026.

Near the end of 2025, NVIDIA announced its $20 billion acquisition of Groq’s assets and leadership, a move that Johnson called a key shift in the chip sector as it relates to AI. He also offered insights on ways to invest in the trend.

Another notable year-end development was the Trump administration’s executive order to expedite the rescheduling of cannabis. Johnson noted this isn’t the full green light many investors hoped for, but it does remove some tax-code caution flags for cannabis companies.

Articles by Jordan Chussler

Many of the Magnificent Seven stocks remained strong in 2025, but more than half underperformed the S&P 500. Jordan Chussler argued that could present an opportunity: several of the laggards have reasons to outperform the index in 2026.

While much attention on miners centers on gold and silver, one small-cap producer serves as a reminder not to overlook lithium. This week, Chussler explained why this under-the-radar mining stock that surged over 1,000% in 2025 may still have room to run.

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