“This year’s [tax] refunds are going to be the largest on record,” says Tony Zabiegala, anticipating an economic boost because Americans are a “nation of spenders.” He sees the U.S. as an innovation leader that is sheltered from the energy crisis, and with the market broadening, he sees opportunities for stock pickers and investors. His stock picks include Blackstone (BX) and Datadog (DDOG) after sell-offs in private credit and software.