To The Moon

The first half of 2026 is almost over, and AI remained the dominant theme on Wall Street. But the trade was no longer just about NVIDIA.

Investors rotated across AI chips, memory, cloud computing, autonomous driving, robotics and the space economy. Some stocks rallied on stronger-than-expected earnings. Others stayed in the spotlight despite sharp pullbacks, as investors questioned valuations and the pace of AI monetization.

Here are 10 of the most talked-about U.S. stocks among Tigers in the first half of 2026.

$Micron Technology(MU)$ has been one of the biggest winners of the AI memory trade. Strong demand for HBM and DRAM, driven by AI data centers, helped push the stock sharply higher after a major earnings beat.

$Intel(INTC)$ became one of the market’s biggest turnaround stories. Investors returned to the stock on hopes for a recovery in AI PCs, data centers and its foundry business.

$Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ remains a key AI chip alternative to Nvidia. Growth in data centers and expectations for its AI GPU roadmap helped drive the stock higher.

$Alphabet(GOOG)$ continued to push forward with Gemini, Google Cloud and Waymo. Earnings remained solid, but investors are watching whether AI search and higher AI spending could pressure future profits.

$Intel(INTC)$ remains the leader in AI chips, but its stock has lagged some smaller AI-related names this year. Investors are focused on Blackwell demand, China restrictions and whether AI capital spending can remain strong.

$Apple(AAPL)$ ’s business remains steady, with services revenue continuing to grow. But investors are still waiting for a clearer AI-driven upgrade cycle. Rising memory costs and product pricing pressure have also weighed on sentiment.

$SpaceX(SPCX)$ was one of the most closely watched IPOs of 2026. Starlink, rocket launches and the broader space economy made it a major market story, though valuation concerns emerged after its debut.

$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ remained one of the most debated stocks on Wall Street. Robotaxi, Optimus and FSD continue to support its AI narrative, but EV competition, delivery pressure and margin concerns have weighed on the stock.

$Microsoft(MSFT)$ ’s Azure and AI cloud businesses remain strong. But investors are increasingly focused on the company’s heavy AI infrastructure spending and when those investments will translate into stronger profits and cash flow.

$Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ remains a leading AI software name, supported by growth in U.S. commercial customers and government contracts. But its high valuation made the stock vulnerable as investors re-rated expensive AI names.

Which of these top U.S. stocks did you buy in the first half of 2026?

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• From June 26, 2026 to June 30 2026 at 00:00 SGT