Constructing your 2026 portfolio: 5 investing checklist to-do's
View original at finance.yahoo.comConstructing your 2026 portfolio: 5 investing checklist to-do's Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre and Slatestone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari take a look at market (^DJI, ^GSPC, ^IXIC) and sector action year to date to examine how investors should be constructing their 2026 portfolios…
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Fed should not cut rates further, current levels are historically normal
80% confidenceFinancials will be a strong sector in 2026
80% confidenceThere is massive energy demand, not waning demand
80% confidenceDemocrats expected to retake House, Republicans to maintain Senate in 2026
80% confidenceRisk is the only thing you can control in investing
80% confidenceHealthcare sector will attract money in 2026
80% confidenceMarket loves gridlock because it's predictable
80% confidenceIBM is a leader in quantum computing space
80% confidenceXLE energy sector ETF is ready to break out
80% confidenceFed funds rate will be in 3.5-3.75% range after December meeting
80% confidenceMarket could see 10-15% decline in 2026 midterm year
80% confidence2026 is a mid-term year that could bring chaos, confusion, and volatility
80% confidenceMarket expectations at start of 2025 were 8-12% total return
80% confidenceAI is not in a bubble, though valuations are stretched
80% confidence