Tim Thomas expects a 25-basis-point rate cut next week, with another later this year. He expects the “earnings-led bull market” to continue into next year. His “one concern” is high valuations. Tim favors tech stocks, “big hyperscalers” and AI infrastructure, and is looking for winners in software. He also thinks financials will see a boost from IPO & merger activity along with deregulation. “On the long-term, thematic arena” he thinks utilities will benefit from AI energy demands, along with pipelines and transportation.