Stocks still have room to run before the end of 2026, according to Talley Leger. He sees the "earnings engine running hot" for the current quarter and is surprised of the "relaxed" price action in crude oil. Talley adds that the fourth quarter tends to be "traditionally favorable" for equities once midterm elections end. When it comes to small caps, Talley explains how heightening lingering interest rates and Treasury yields continue to hammer the space. He says investing in small caps is a "leap of faith worth taking."