After a year dominated by mega-cap winners and AI bellwethers, several notable stocks were left behind in 2025, quietly positioning themselves to lead in the new year at valuations that remain reasonable relative to their industry peers.Below is a list of the top AI or AI-adjacent stocks that, according to leading analysts and experts, are all set to soar in 2026, after a largely underwhelming performance in 2025.1. Apple Inc.While by no means an underdog, tech giant Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has trailed its ...