TUESDAY, JULY 14 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET
The biggest gains in today’s market aren’t coming from the index. They’re coming from owning the right stocks.
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Top Stocks for H2 2026 with Steven Cress
Steven Cress in conversation with Daniel Snyder, Host & Producer, Seeking Alpha.
Review of 2026 market drivers
Steven Cress leads the development of Seeking Alpha’s Quant Ratings system, a data-driven approach used to identify fundamentally strong stocks across changing market conditions.
With over 30 years of experience in equity research, quantitative strategy, and portfolio management, he has held senior roles across investment research and trading, including founding CressCap Investment Research and running a proprietary trading desk at Morgan Stanley.
About the Speaker
10 STOCKS THAT COULD DEFINE YOUR H2
TUESDAY, JULY 14 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET | VIRTUAL EVENT
You’re invited to Seeking Alpha’s Top Stocks for H2 2026. This coveted list of picks is designed to focus on growth and long-term performance. So far, the 2026 list for H1 has returned 70% vs. 8% for the S&P 500*. Join Seeking Alpha Premium to access the event and enjoy $30 off your first year and a 7-day free trial.
One of the clearest drivers has been the buildout of AI infrastructure, where companies providing the underlying tools and services continue to benefit from sustained demand. These “picks and shovels” businesses have been at the center of some of the strongest performances this year.
Where the Opportunities Are Now
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In this session, you’ll get 10 new stock ideas for H2 2026, built around the themes driving today’s market. Backed by a track record of outperformance, these ideas are designed to help you approach the second half of the year with a clear, data-driven strategy.
A Proven Approach to Finding Top Stocks
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WHAT OUR MEMBERS ARE SAYING
“I bought several of your top ideas for 2025 and have done exceptionally well.”
“Great returns again, as usual. I'm really looking forward to the 2026 picks.”
"I trust the Seeking Alpha Quant system as the fundamental filter for all of my stock selection."
EVENT AGENDA
12:00 - 1:30 PM ET | VIRTUAL EVENT
What’s changed since January
The AI infrastructure opportunity
10 updated stock ideas for H2
Gain access to this event, along with in-depth analysis, Quant Ratings, advanced screening tools, and more, by joining Seeking Alpha Premium for just $299 $269 for your first year.
Quant Ratings that beat the market
Backtested over 10+ years, our ‘Strong Buy’-rated stocks have outperformed the S&P 500 by a wide margin. See why hedge funds pay attention.
Each stock is evaluated across five key pillars: Valuation, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, and EPS Revisions — graded and updated daily.
Factor grades at a glance
Expert and crowd-sourced insights
Read in-depth research from analysts, industry insiders, and active investors - with bull and bear cases on every major name.
Find opportunities by dividend safety, earnings quality, or valuation. Zero in on what fits your strategy.
Professional-grade screeners and filters
Special offer: $30 off Premium for the first year. At the end of the free trial (or immediately if you are no longer eligible for a free trial), $269 is charged automatically for the first year of your annual subscription. Auto-renews at the then-current annual list price (current list price is $299). Plus sales tax/VAT where applicable.
*Performance periods: 2023 list (Jan 5, 2023–Jun 29, 2026); 2024 list (Jan 2, 2024–Jun 29, 2026); 2025 list (Jan 9, 2025–Jun 29, 2026); 2026 list (Jan 6, 2026–Jun 29, 2026). 2023 list: VRNA's 325.8% return is through its acquisition date of Oct 7, 2025 and does not include any reinvestment. This return has been carried over through Jun 29, 2026.
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JOIN PREMIUM FOR ACCESS
The biggest gains in today’s market aren’t coming from the index. They’re coming from owning the right stocks.
VIRTUAL EVENT
You’re invited to Seeking Alpha’s Top Stocks for H2 2026. This coveted list of picks is designed to focus on growth and long-term performance. So far, the 2026 list for H1 has returned 70% vs. 8% for the S&P 500*. Join Seeking Alpha Premium to access the event and enjoy $30 off your first year and a 7-day free trial.
10 STOCKS THAT COULD DEFINE YOUR H2
One of the clearest drivers has been the buildout of AI infrastructure, where companies providing the underlying tools and services continue to benefit from sustained demand. These “picks and shovels” businesses have been at the center of some of the strongest performances this year.
01
Where the Opportunities Are Now
In this session, you’ll get 10 new stock ideas for H2 2026, built around the themes driving today’s market. Backed by a track record of outperformance, these ideas are designed to help you approach the second half of the year with a clear, data-driven strategy.
02
A Proven Approach to Finding Top Stocks
WHAT OUR MEMBERS
ARE SAYING
“I bought several of your top ideas for 2025 and have done exceptionally well.”
“Great returns again, as usual. I'm really looking forward to the 2026 picks.”
"I trust the Seeking Alpha Quant system as the fundamental filter for all of my stock selection."
“Great returns again, as usual. I'm really looking forward to the 2026 picks.”
"I trust the Seeking Alpha Quant system as the fundamental filter for all of my stock selection."
EVENT AGENDA
Top Stocks for H2 2026 with Steven Cress
12:00 - 1:30 PM ET | VIRTUAL EVENT
Review of 2026 market drivers
What’s changed since January
The AI infrastructure opportunity
10 updated stock ideas for H2
Steven Cress in conversation with
Daniel Snyder, Host & Producer, Seeking Alpha.
Join Seeking Alpha Premium to attend the event and get 10 new stock ideas for H2 2026, built around the themes driving today’s market.
Start with a 7-day free trial and receive $30 off your first year.
Steven Cress leads the development of Seeking Alpha’s Quant Ratings system, a data-driven approach used to identify fundamentally strong stocks across changing market conditions.
With over 30 years of experience in equity research, quantitative strategy, and portfolio management, he has held senior roles across investment research and trading, including founding CressCap Investment Research and running a proprietary trading desk at Morgan Stanley.
Quant Ratings that beat the market
Backtested over 10+ years, our ‘Strong Buy’-rated stocks have outperformed the S&P 500 by a wide margin. See why hedge funds pay attention.
Factor grades at a glance
Each stock is evaluated across five key pillars: Valuation, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, and EPS Revisions - graded and updated daily.
Professional-grade screeners
and filters
Find opportunities by dividend safety, earnings quality, or valuation. Zero in on what fits your strategy.
Expert and crowd-sourced insights
Read in-depth research from analysts, industry insiders, and active investors - with bull and bear cases on every major name.
JOIN PREMIUM FOR ACCESS
Gain access to this event, along with in-depth analysis, Quant Ratings, advanced screening tools, and more, by joining Seeking Alpha Premium for just $299 $269 for your first year.
STRONG TRACK RECORD
Our previous Top Stocks lists from 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 have significantly outperformed the market*. You can see the full breakdown year-by-year here:
Our previous Top Stocks lists from 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 have significantly outperformed the market*. You can see the full breakdown year-by-year here:
STRONG TRACK RECORD
