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Constructing your 2026 portfolio: 5 investing checklist to-do's

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Constructing 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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  • 2026 is a mid-term year that could bring chaos, confusion, and volatility

    80% confidence

  • There is massive energy demand, not waning demand

    80% confidence

  • Market loves gridlock because it's predictable

    80% confidence

  • Healthcare sector will attract money in 2026

    80% confidence

  • Market expectations at start of 2025 were 8-12% total return

    80% confidence

  • Market could see 10-15% decline in 2026 midterm year

    80% confidence

  • Financials will be a strong sector in 2026

    80% confidence

  • IBM is a leader in quantum computing space

    80% confidence

  • Democrats expected to retake House, Republicans to maintain Senate in 2026

    80% confidence

  • Risk is the only thing you can control in investing

    80% confidence

  • XLE energy sector ETF is ready to break out

    80% confidence

  • Fed funds rate will be in 3.5-3.75% range after December meeting

    80% confidence

  • AI is not in a bubble, though valuations are stretched

    80% confidence

  • Fed should not cut rates further, current levels are historically normal

    80% confidence

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