The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

By Marc Guberti – Mar 14, 2026 at 6:05AM ESTKey PointsAI stocks have generated impressive long-term gains, fueled by massive big-tech investment and rapid industry growth.Rezolve AI is a small company that is emerging as an agentic AI leader.Silicon Motion Technology is gaining market share as its SSD controllers power the AI infrastructure build-out.A $1,000 investment might not seem life-changing today, but put that money in high-quality stocks, and you will be outperforming inflation and marching toward your long-term financial goals. While index funds are a reliable and simple way to get exposure to the stock market, investors willing to handpick a few standout businesses may unlock even greater upside. Right now, these two companies have compelling tailwinds that make them long-term picks to consider if you have an extra $1,000 to invest. Rezolve AI is an emerging agentic AI leader Rezolve AI (RZLV 1.65%) is an emerging leader in the agentic artificial intelligence (AI) boom that has already won over big customers like Dunkin' and BJ's Wholesale Club. Having that type of customer base early is a big deal since the enterprise agentic AI industry is poised to unlock up to "$200 billion in net new demand" by 2031, according to consulting giant BCG. Image source: Getty Images. Rezolve AI's guidance suggests that it will crush the projected industrywide CAGR, backed by a quickly rising momentum. The company earned about $40 million in revenue last year and is targeting $350 million this year, representing almost 10x growth. Rezolve AI also anticipates exiting 2026 with $500 million in annual recurring revenue. Institutional investors have been aggressively buying the stock. Rezolve AI told shareholders that it secured a $50 million strategic investment, followed by a $200 million additional investment from "new fundamental investors." ExpandNASDAQ: RZLVRezolve Ai PlcToday's Change(-1.65%) $-0.04Current Price$2.69Key Data PointsMarket Cap$1.1BDay's Range$2.68 - $2.8952wk Range$1.07 - $8.45Volume487KAvg Vol25M Rezolve AI recently concluded an oversubscribed financing of $250 million worth of shares. Shares were sold at $4 per share during this offering, which represents a significant upside from current levels. Of course, smaller businesses are usually volatile. But that volatility also creates the possibility for outsized returns if Rezolve AI continues to execute well. This rising player in AI-led commerce could be an intriguing growth stock for investors willing to tolerate some risk.

Silicon Motion Technology is an AI enabler Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO +2.62%) shares have more than doubled over the past year as more investors realize its deep integration into the AI boom. The company provides SSD controllers, which are critical for AI infrastructure. These memory storage products help AI chips operate more efficiently. The company has seen demand pick up for its products. Like Rezolve AI, Silicon Motion's recent financial results reflect this momentum. The company delivered 46% year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter, citing "momentum in increasing market share" in 2026 as it expands its customer and product portfolios. ExpandNASDAQ: SIMOSilicon Motion TechnologyToday's Change(2.62%) $3.15Current Price$123.26Key Data PointsMarket Cap$4.2BDay's Range$120.81 - $125.2352wk Range$37.21 - $146.85Volume312KAvg Vol632KGross Margin48.27%Dividend Yield1.62% Leadership anticipates a stronger-than-usual start to the year "with sustained and steady growth throughout the year." Silicon Motion Technology is basing this guidance on a strong backlog that offers clear visibility for future revenue growth.

Silicon Motion Technology is a relatively unknown stock that trades at a 21 forward P/E ratio and a 0.7 price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio. Both of those valuations present solid margins of safety for a compelling AI stock. Read NextJan 22, 2026 •By Marc GubertiThis Under-the-Radar Stock Could Be the Simplest Way to Build Long-Term WealthJan 20, 2026 •By Eric VolkmanWhy Rezolve AI Stock Plummeted by 23% TodayJan 16, 2026 •By Anders BylundWhy Rezolve AI Stock Gained 30% This WeekJan 14, 2026 •By Eric VolkmanWhy Rezolve AI Stock Trounced the Market TodayJan 13, 2026 •By Keith NoonanWhy Rezolve AI Stock Plummeted TodayDec 16, 2025 •By Joe TenebrusoWhy Rezolve AI Stock Soared TodayAbout the AuthorMarc Guberti is a Certified Personal Finance Counselor and has been a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst since 2025. He has written for several finance publications. Marc graduated from Fordham University with a finance degree. He is an avid marathon runner who aims to complete more than 100 marathons in his lifetime. His fastest marathon time is 2:40.TMFmarcgubertiStocks MentionedRezolve Ai PlcNASDAQ: RZLV$2.69(-1.65%)-$0.05Silicon Motion TechnologyNASDAQ: SIMO$123.26(+2.62%)+$3.15*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.