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Top Stock Picks for Week of November 9, 2026

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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD - Free Report) ) has strengthened its position in the semiconductor market on the back of its strong product portfolio. AMD is benefiting from broadening AI infrastructure demand as EPYC server CPUs and Instinct accelerators gain traction across cloud and enterprise customers. Helios is beginning its production ramp, while multigigawatt commitments from leading model developers improve visibility into AI deployments. Venice strengthens the server roadmap, and management expects server growth to remain elevated into 2027. Client share gains and an Embedded recovery add diversification. For the current quarter, Advanced Micro is expected to post earnings indicating a change of +90.9% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +14.1% over the last 30 days. For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate points to a change of +92.8% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed +6.8%. For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $17.28 indicates a change of +115% from what Advanced Micro is expected to report a year ago.

Moderna, Inc. (MRNA - Free Report) ) is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company primarily focused on discovering and developing messenger RNA (mRNA)-based therapies.European approval of the first influenza/COVID-19 combination vaccine and FDA approval of mFlusiva strengthen Moderna’s efforts to build a broader respiratory franchise beyond COVID-19. The Merck-partnered personalized cancer therapy has emerged as a potential growth driver after positive phase III melanoma data, with a possible 2027 launch. Pandemic-era COVID sales left Moderna with substantial cash to fund pipeline development across several therapeutic areas. Moderna’s collaboration model continues to support pipeline development by bringing in external funding, expertise and cost sharing. Moderna, Inc.raised its 2026 revenue outlook following stronger-than-expected third-quarter sales, supported by increased COVID vaccine demand, international partnerships and improved commercial execution. Third-quarter revenues increased 29% year over year exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 47.70%.

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