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23 Stocks to Watch 💸
Every week, we rank these stocks using data trends, company fundamentals, and market insights.
Weekly Stock Power Watchlist for 9 February 2026
23. Mastercard Inc ($MA) 🔻6️⃣
Mastercard is expected to deliver low to mid-teens EPS growth from 2026 to 2030 as digital payments grow worldwide. There is moderate upside to the price target from current levels, but the stock already trades at a mid-30s P/E ratio.
22. Bristol‑Myers Squibb ($BMY) ⚪️
Bristol-Myers Squibb is seen as an income-focused pharma company. Forecasts call for modest earnings growth as it handles patent expiries and new product launches. Investors should expect steady, defensive returns instead of high growth.
21. Cisco Systems ($CSCO) 🔻5️⃣
Cisco Systems provides steady cash flow and a reliable dividend from its networking and security business. Most analysts now expect only low single-digit revenue growth, so it is considered a defensive tech stock rather than a fast-growing AI company.
20. Walmart Inc ($WMT) ⚪️
Walmart is still seen as a defensive stock, with mid-single-digit sales growth and dividend growth, supported by strong grocery and e-commerce performance. However, recent share price gains limit its near-term upside.
19. Meta Platforms ($META) 🔻🔟
Recent analysis projects Meta Platforms could see high-teens percentage gains as AI-powered ad tools and cost controls boost earnings. However, results still depend on digital ad trends and regulatory decisions.
18. AbbVie Inc ($ABBV) 🔻1️⃣
AbbVie is offsetting the loss of Humira exclusivity with growth in new immunology and oncology drugs. Analysts expect decent EPS growth and a strong dividend, but there are still patent and pricing risks.
17. KLA Corp ($KLAC) 🔻3️⃣
KLA is a major supplier of inspection and metrology tools and has delivered strong returns over several years as advanced-node investment grows. However, its share price already reflects high expectations for ongoing AI-driven capital spending.
16. ASML Holding ($ASML) 🔻6️⃣
ASML is still the only maker of leading-edge EUV systems. Forecasts for 2026 to 2028 expect rising shipments and strong margins as AI and HPC factories expand, but the current stock price already factors in a long period of strong demand.
15. Apple Inc ($AAPL) 🔻7️⃣
Apple’s Q3 and Q4 2025 results, with Q3 revenue up 7% and strong performance from iPhone 17 and services, support expectations for mid-single-digit revenue growth. However, regulation and mature hardware cycles limit long-term forecasts.
14. Boeing Co ($BA) ⬆️4️⃣
Boeing could benefit from a multi-year recovery in commercial deliveries and its defence backlog. However, ongoing quality, regulatory, and financial issues mean investors face higher operational risk.
13. Eli Lilly ($LLY) 🔻1️⃣
Eli Lilly reported Q3 2025 revenue up 54% to $17.6B and raised its full-year 2025 guidance to $63.0–$63.5B in revenue and non-GAAP EPS of $23.00–$23.70. This reflects strong demand for obesity and diabetes drugs, but the stock price already assumes very high growth.
12. Teradyne Inc ($TER) ⬆️1️⃣
Teradyne is set to benefit from demand for AI-related chip testing and industrial automation. Forecasts indicate improving growth, but the company remains sensitive to changes in semiconductor capital spending.
11. Lam Research ($LRCX) 🔻3️⃣
Lam Research shares have jumped about 165% in the past year. Q1 FY26 revenue rose 28% year-over-year to $5.32B, and non-GAAP earnings beat expectations, driven by AI demand for etch and deposition tools. However, the stock now trades at a P/E above 40, making it vulnerable if AI spending slows.
10. Microsoft Corp ($MSFT) 🔻6️⃣
Microsoft is expected to grow EPS at a mid-teens rate over the next few years as Azure and Copilot AI expand. However, its high valuation and dependence on enterprise IT budgets mean returns could be affected by any slowdown.
9. Amphenol Corp ($APH) ⚪️
Amphenol offers exposure to a range of markets through its connectors and sensors. Long-term models expect gradual price gains, but the high earnings multiple leaves little room for negative surprises.
8. Advanced Micro Devices ($AMD) 🔻1️⃣
Advanced Micro Devices could see significant upside by 2027 if its AI accelerators gain market share. However, recent analysis highlights a wide range of possible outcomes because of strong competition and uncertain margins.
7. Taiwan Semiconductor ($TSM) 🔻2️⃣
Forecasts put Taiwan Semiconductor’s 2026 price in the low $300s if it keeps its lead in process technology and AI chip demand stays strong. However, geopolitical and industry cycle risks could lead to very different outcomes.
6. Micron Technology ($MU) ⬆️1️⃣
Micron Technology’s stock rose about 10% after the December quarter, when it projected Q2 revenue of about $18.7B and 68% gross margins, selling out HBM capacity through 2026. Still, the industry’s history suggests investors should expect volatility, even during an AI boom.
5. Applied Materials ($AMAT) ⬆️4️⃣
Applied Materials benefits from strong spending on AI and memory wafer fabs. Independent forecasts see continued revenue and earnings growth through 2027, but any cutback in capital spending could hurt results and valuation.
4. Amazon.com Inc ($AMZN) ⬆️4️⃣
Amazon is often seen as a long-term growth stock, with AWS and retail efficiency expected to drive mid-teens revenue growth and higher margins through 2027. However, heavy investment in AI and logistics can make near-term free cash flow uneven.
3. NVIDIA Corp ($NVDA) 🔻3️⃣
NVIDIA CorporatNVIDIA traded just under $200 in early January. One AI-driven scenario projects a late-January 2026 range of $240–$260, with longer-term 2026 forecasts seeing potential above $300 if AI demand remains strong. However, these projections are uncertain and depend on macro and competitive factors.
2. Broadcom Inc ($AVGO) ⚪
Many forecasts expect Broadcom's free cash flow to grow from AI networking, custom accelerators, and infrastructure software between 2026 and 2030. However, its exposure to chip cycles and a strong recent rally mean actual returns could be more volatile than models suggest.
1. Alphabet Inc ($GOOGL) ⬆️3️⃣
Alphabet’s Class A shares are projected to see steady gains from 2025 to 2030, supported by Search, YouTube, and cloud/AI. However, current prediction tools expect mid-single-digit moves in the near term, suggesting uncertainty about when returns will arrive.
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⚪ = No change vs last week
⬆️3️⃣ = +3 points vs last week
🔻6️⃣ = -6 points vs last week
We used Quantitative Insight Qualitative Screening (QIQS) data to choose these stocks.
Disclaimer: This publication is for general information and educational purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice. It does not take into account your individual circumstances or objectives. Nothing here constitutes a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Always do your own research or consult a qualified financial adviser before making investment decisions. Capital is at risk.
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