Author: Derek Lewis, Zacks

Both names are expected to see outsized growth on the back of their favorable position in the AI craze.

Both continue to be standout 2026 performers and are set to report quarterly results this week.

This trio of names is an attractive option for those looking to generate a steady stream of income.

Both names have gotten off to sluggish starts in 2026, but the reality remains that they remain top-tier picks, underpinned by robust cash-generating abilities, favorable EPS revisions, and rock-solid demand outlooks.

Amid the continued AI craze in 2026, many have overlooked simple businesses, that aren’t overly flashy, but that do the ‘simple’ things exceptionally well.