The article discusses top AI or AI-adjacent stocks that are predicted to perform well in 2026 after underwhelming performances in 2025. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) had a modest year with 12.12% year-to-date gains compared to the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF's 25.54%, due to lagging in AI and trade challenges. Analyst Gene Munster predicts Apple will be the best-performing Mag 7 stock in the first half of 2026, citing strong iPhone sales and the new Siri launch before April 30. Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) is down 19.77% year-to-date but is making strides with AI tools like Firefly, with JPMorgan Chase analysts praising its product ecosystem "stickiness" and setting a $520 price target, indicating a 46.97% upside.