Name: Case for Cautious Optimism in 2026: A.I. Expansion & January Earnings Season
Uploaded: 2025-12-16T15:26:26.655-06:00
Duration: 6 min 7 s
Description: Chris Versace is "cautiously optimistic" on markets heading into 2026. He backs his confidence with an increase in A.I. use cases and expanding head room for the FOMC. Chris expects January's earnings season to be the next catalyst for markets. His stock picks include Waste Management (WM) and Welltower (WELL).

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Chris Versace is "cautiously optimistic" on markets heading into 2026. He backs his confidence with an increase in A.I. use cases and expanding head room for the FOMC. Chris expects January's earnings season to be the next catalyst for markets. His stock picks include Waste Management (WM) and Welltower (WELL).

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