@UndyingValue 1 month ago
Summary of analyst predictions for the stock market in 2026
Summary of analyst predictions for the stock market in 2026
Saw a piece covering market predictions for 2026. The analyst expects the S&P 500's streak of double-digit gains to end, forecasting single-digit returns instead. They don't see a crash coming, just a slowdown. They also think small and mid-cap stocks will finally outperform the big tech giants, specifically mentioning Mirum Pharmaceuticals (MIRM).
On the AI front, they believe the focus will shift to tangible returns. They like Alphabet (GOOGL) and predict Google Cloud will gain ground on Nvidia's hardware dominance.
Renewables like Brookfield Renewable (BEP) and Clearway Energy (CWEN) are expected to rebound. The logic is that AI data centers need a lot of power, which drives demand regardless of the administration's stance.
Lastly, they noted that mid-term elections usually bring volatility. If Democrats retake the House, cannabis banking reform could be back on the table, potentially boosting Green Thumb (GTBIF) and Trulieve (TCNNF).

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| 5 Predictions for the Stock Market in 2026 -- and Which Stocks Will Soar the Most If They're Right | The Motley Fool
@IsabelLynn 1 month ago
it feels like small caps have been lagging for so long. i'd love to see Mirum Pharmaceuticals and other smaller companies finally get some momentum over the big tech names.