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U.S. News & World Report's 2026 stock picks are beating the market by 1.9 points after 3 months
Article published Aug 12, 2026 · 93 days ago
Source article by Wayne Duggan, U.S. News & World Report
Updated November 10, 2026
3 Months Later — Nov 10, 2026
How are U.S. News & World Report's 2026 best stock picks performing?
U.S. News & World Report's nine picks for 2026 are down 2.7% on average three months in, but they're still outpacing the S&P 500, which fell 4.6% over the same stretch. Four of the nine stocks are beating the index.
McKesson (MCK) is carrying most of the upside, returning 17.6% and pulling the average into positive territory relative to the benchmark. The other five picks are lagging behind both the market and the group average.
The portfolio holds a narrow edge in a down market. Whether that 1.9-point lead holds depends on how the remaining picks perform as the year progresses.
3 Days Later — Aug 14, 2026
How are U.S. News & World Report's 2026 stock picks performing after three days?
U.S. News & World Report's nine picks for 2026 posted an average return of -0.2% in the first three trading days, lagging the S&P 500's +0.8% gain by a full percentage point.
Four of the nine selections managed to outpace the benchmark. Royal Bank of Canada (RY) led the group with a +3.0% gain, while the remaining picks either fell short or declined modestly in early trading.
Three days offers little signal about year-long performance—stocks routinely swing in the opening sessions after publication. The spread between the top and bottom performers will likely matter more as the tracking window extends beyond the first week.
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