2 Top Nasdaq Stocks to Buy Before They Soar in 2026

Microsoft and AppLovin are highlighted as undervalued Nasdaq stocks poised for growth. Microsoft, down 15% this year, shows strong cloud and AI growth with Azure revenue up 40% and AI ARR up 123%, trading at an attractive forward P/E of 21x. AppLovin, down 25% despite posting 59% revenue growth and 66% EBITDA growth, trades at a forward P/E of 22x with upcoming catalysts including platform self-service expansion and consumer vertical growth.

05/18/2026, 10:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Will S&P 500 Open Up Or Down On May 7?

The S&P 500 rallied to an all-time high on May 7, 2026, climbing 1.46% to 7,365.12 as investors responded positively to reports of potential U.S.-Iran peace negotiations. Oil prices fell sharply on de-escalation hopes, boosting equities. Polymarket traders are leaning bullish for Thursday's opening, with strong corporate earnings and AI momentum supporting the rally. President Trump cautioned that no agreement has been finalized.

05/07/2026, 5:34 AM • Benzinga

Consumer Tech News (Apr 6-Aug 10): Tesla China Sales Drop, CoreWeave Grabs AI Deal With Meta and Anthropic & More

Major tech companies made significant moves in AI infrastructure and product development. CoreWeave secured multi-year agreements with Meta and Anthropic for AI model support. Tesla's China retail sales dropped 16% year-over-year despite wholesale increases. Applied Digital and Taiwan Semiconductor reported strong quarterly results. Multiple companies including Amazon, Google, and Oracle expanded AI initiatives, while Apple plans a foldable iPhone debut.

04/12/2026, 8:32 AM • Benzinga

Unity Shares Rise After Deepening Alliance With Meta In VR Push

Unity Software shares rose 2.29% on Wednesday following an extended multi-year partnership agreement with Meta Platforms to deepen their collaboration in virtual reality development. The renewed agreement strengthens Unity's position as a core development engine for Meta's VR applications and aims to simplify how developers build and deploy applications across Meta's VR devices. Technically, Unity trades 17.8% above its 20-day moving average with neutral RSI, though it remains 28.8% below its 100-day average.

04/08/2026, 1:53 PM • Benzinga

Consumer Tech News (March 23-27): Netflix & Sony Hikes Prices, OpenAI Flags Microsoft Dependency Risk & More

Major tech companies made significant announcements this week: Netflix and Sony raised prices on streaming and gaming services; OpenAI warned of dependency risks on Microsoft; Arm Holdings entered chip production with its AGI CPU; Tesla reported strong delivery expectations; and various semiconductor and AI companies announced partnerships and expansions. Additionally, Snowflake laid off its documentation team in favor of AI-generated content, and a judge temporarily blocked efforts to sideline Anthropic.

03/29/2026, 8:32 AM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today, March 27: Unity Software Surges on Vector AI Guidance

Unity Software surged 13.57% on March 27, 2026, after announcing Q1 revenue guidance of $505-$508 million, exceeding its earlier $480-$490 million range. The company credited its Vector AI ad platform for the growth and announced a strategic overhaul including closing its ironSource Ads Network and selling its Supersonic games division. Despite the gains, the stock remains down 55% year-to-date. Bank of America and Morgan Stanley raised their price targets for the stock.

03/27/2026, 6:10 PM • The Motley Fool

Nasdaq 100 Enters Correction As 30-Year Yields Near 5%: What's Moving Markets Friday?

U.S. equities tumbled to their lowest levels in nearly seven months on Friday as the Nasdaq 100 officially entered correction territory, down over 10% from January highs. The decline was driven by geopolitical tensions with Iran rejecting ceasefire options, surging crude oil prices, deteriorating consumer sentiment, and rising inflation expectations. The 30-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.958%, threatening to breach 5% for the first time since July 2025, while the Fed rate hike probability by December jumped to nearly 50%.

03/27/2026, 1:09 PM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures Drop As Trump Pushes Iran Deal Deadline—Unity Software, Oracle, SoFi Technologies In Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures fell on Friday following Thursday's sharp sell-off, with major indices declining amid geopolitical tensions over Iran negotiations. Unity Software surged 15% on strong Q1 results, while Southland Holdings plummeted 34% due to poor financial performance. Oil prices rose 1.45% amid ongoing tensions, and the Fed is expected to hold rates steady in April.

03/27/2026, 8:45 AM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Drop As Trump Pushes Iran Deal Deadline—Unity Software, Oracle, SoFi Technologies In Focus

U.S. stock futures fell on Friday following Thursday's sharp sell-off, with major indices declining amid geopolitical tensions over Iran negotiations. Unity Software surged 15% on strong Q1 results, while Southland Holdings plummeted 34% due to poor financial performance. Oil prices rose 1.45% amid ongoing tensions, and the Fed is expected to hold rates steady in April.

03/27/2026, 5:50 AM • Benzinga

1 Beaten-Down Growth Stock Investors Can Buy on the Dip

A growth stock has experienced a significant price decline due to increasing competition, but the author believes the selling may be overdone. The stock is no longer considered overvalued and could be an attractive buying opportunity for investors.

03/26/2026, 7:18 PM • The Motley Fool

AI Is Coming for Unity Software. Here's Why It Survives.

Despite widespread investor fears that AI will disrupt the software industry, analyst Matt Frankel argues that Unity Software is well-positioned to survive and thrive. He believes the stock, which has been beaten down alongside other software companies, could represent a bargain opportunity. The CEO has explained why Google's AI cannot replace game engines, supporting the thesis that Unity's core business remains defensible.

03/13/2026, 6:21 AM • The Motley Fool

Kettle Hill Loads Up With 161,000 Shares of RH Worth $28.9 Million

Kettle Hill Capital Management acquired 161,122 shares of RH (Restoration Hardware) valued at $28.87 million, making it the fund's third-largest position. Despite RH's stock being down 46.1% over the past year, the investment appears opportunistic given the company's 10% revenue growth and 64% net income increase in the first nine months of fiscal 2025, along with an improved forward P/E ratio of 20.

03/05/2026, 5:12 PM • The Motley Fool

Are Unity and Zillow Resilient Brands?

Motley Fool analysts discuss the fifth trait of Rule Breakers: strong consumer appeal. They examine Zillow and Unity Software's recent earnings reports. Zillow demonstrated resilience with 16% revenue growth and strong brand recognition despite a sluggish real estate market, while Unity faced investor concerns over uneven geographic growth and missed guidance despite positive product developments with Unity Six.

03/02/2026, 9:14 AM • The Motley Fool

Fund Bets Big on Ad-Tech Turnaround Story, With $47 Million Buy of Unity Stock

Shannon River Fund Management LLC acquired 1,065,452 shares of Unity Software for approximately $47.06 million, making it the fund's third-largest position. The investment reflects confidence in Unity's turnaround potential despite the stock being down 90% from 2021 highs. While management initiatives and strong free cash flow are positive, concerns about disappointing guidance and competition from AppLovin remain.

02/18/2026, 10:21 AM • The Motley Fool

Subscription Prices Are Going Up Again

Subscription services like Spotify, Netflix, and Disney+ are raising prices again, successfully improving profitability despite concerns about unlimited pricing power. Meanwhile, retail sales came in below expectations at 2.4% growth, reflecting a K-shaped economy where wealthy consumers drive spending while lower-income households struggle. Unity Software plummeted 30% after providing weak guidance despite beating earnings, as investors fear AI disruption from tools like Google's Project Genie.

02/17/2026, 9:15 AM • The Motley Fool