U.S. stocks ripped more than 15% higher in the second quarter of 2026. For retirees and those who remain fully invested in the idea that this bull market can continue for some time, that’s great news.

Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS | SNPS Price Prediction) has become one of the most important picks-and-shovels plays on the AI buildout, yet the stock has quietly slipped 16.43% over the past year. Our 24/7 Wall St.

U.S. stocks fell as investors fled increasingly volatile artificial-intelligence investments in the wake of Samsung Electronics’ earnings report and renewed disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The roller-coaster ride for AI stocks snapped lower again and weighed on Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% Tuesday, even though the majority of stocks within the index rose.

Samsung Electronics' results weren't enough to please investors after stock's 145% run up

Shares of Cloudflare (NYSE:NET | NET Price Prediction) are up 9% in midday trading to about $269 after Scotiabank upgraded the stock and raised its price target. The move puts Cloudflare shares near a fresh 52-week high of $276.

So far, 2026 has been another year during which Wall Street was dominated by stocks in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. However, the biggest winners were not the same old

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) has gained more than 96% over the past 6 months and roughly 24% since the release of its fiscal Q3 2026 earnings on June 3. Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Robotics and AI infrastructure stocks have ripped higher in 2026, and the path of least resistance still points up as humanoid pilots scale and AI data center spend keeps compounding.