Despite market highs, investment opportunities remain, with three stocks identified as excellent buys for 2026. Nvidia, MercadoLibre, and The Trade Desk offer distinct approaches to the market.
Nvidia, the world's largest company by market capitalization, continues to dominate with its GPUs powering AI workloads. Wall Street analysts project 50% revenue growth for fiscal year 2027, driven by AI spending and new architecture launches.
MercadoLibre has established itself as a major player in Latin America, combining e-commerce with fintech services. The stock is currently down nearly 20% from its all-time high, presenting a rare buying opportunity.
The Trade Desk operates an ad technology platform connecting buyers with optimal advertising spaces. While facing challenges with its new AI-powered platform rollout, it retained 95% of customers in Q3 and delivered 18% growth. The company trades at 18 times forward earnings compared to the S&P 500's 22.4 times.
Investors have $10,000 available to invest in these opportunities. The Motley Fool Stock Advisor team identified 10 best stocks for investors, though Nvidia wasn't among them. Their total average return is 952%, outperforming the S&P 500's 195%.