“Apple will be the best performing Mag 7 stock in the first six months of 2026.”

Alphabet was the top-performing Magnificent Seven stock through the end of June 2026 (up roughly 13%, the only one of the seven to beat the S&P 500), while Apple rose about 9%. Apple only became the group's year-to-date leader after an April–July surge, i.e. after the H1 window closed.