There are a host of companies that have rallied this year and are well-loved by analysts, but still remain strong buying opportunities for investors. Major U.S. averages have seen a strong year, boosted primarily by ongoing investments in stocks tied to the artificial intelligence trade. Risk-on sentiment in several high-flying tech names has remained strong even though stocks have clawed back some gains this month. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite , like last year, is leading the three stock indexes with its year-to-date gain of more than 20%. The S & P 500 is up nearly 16% this year, while the 30-stock Dow has climbed 11.5%. As we approach the end of 2026, we used the CNBC Pro stock screener to find companies that could be considered overlooked by the market. We specifically sought stocks

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