These are the top stock picks from UBS analysts heading into the third quarter

The cream of the crop from UBS research for the third quarter of 2026 include recommendations for Vertiv and Nvidia.

If you lost money on Trump crypto ventures, don’t whine July 2, 2026
It should be no surprise the president made $1 billion on cryptocurrency deals that handed losses to so many who invested.
Brett Arends
Palantir’s stock bounces back as analyst cheers company’s unique AI advantage July 2, 2026
The software company’s shares have gotten off to a strong start this month following a weak run in June.
Hannah Pedone
My doctor friend objected to his hospital’s fundraising tactics. Did management go too far? July 2, 2026
“This shocking program was exploiting doctors and the trust inherent in their relationships with patients.”
Quentin Fottrell
How you as an investor can get ahead of the next AI investment wave July 2, 2026
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Philip van Doorn
Where can I invest my kid’s ‘Trump account’ money? The Treasury Department just answered that question. July 2, 2026
The money in “Trump accounts” has to be invested in low-cost index funds — and now parents and investors are learning which funds they can actually use.
Andrew Keshner
Why a founder at age 50 is twice as likely to find success as one at age 30 July 2, 2026
Older workers are fighting ageism by starting their own businesses — and they’re outperforming younger entrepreneurs
Jessica Hall
I have no kids. Will I cause family drama by leaving different amounts to my nieces and nephews? July 2, 2026
“Part of me would prefer to leave more to those for whom the money could make a meaningful difference.”
Quentin Fottrell
Tesla crushes delivery estimates as it’s seen ‘exiting the EV winter’ July 2, 2026
The automaker shipped 480,126 EVs to consumers last quarter — much more than even bullish analysts projected.
William Gavin
Nvidia is betting on a trillion-dollar robotics boom. Here is the hidden way to trade it. July 2, 2026
CEO Jensen Huang has called humanoid robots a “multitrillion-dollar economic opportunity.”
Jurica Dujmovic
Opening a ‘Trump account’ for your children? Here is the risk you need to reckon with first. July 2, 2026
The new accounts ban bonds and international stocks, forcing parents to bet their children’s financial future entirely on U.S. equities.
Mark Hulbert