The rise of artificial intelligence is sending many top stocks to new heights, and they're taking the broader market along for the ride. The S 500 is up 16% year to date, and it's being led by AI-flavored names like Nvidia and Amazon.

The movements of the market are always a balance. Investors love a strong bull market, but an overvalued market makes it harder to find bargains and could lead to a correction. But even at today's prices, savvy investors can find top stock picks that could lead to wealth creation. Two Fool contributors have some great ideas for you.

Keith Noonan: If you're interested in underappreciated turnaround plays or dividend growth stocks, I think (NYSE: NKE) stands out as a top stock to buy right now. Big sell-offs have pushed the company's valuation to attractive levels, and its dividend yield sits at a historic high of roughly 2%.

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