136 - 2026 Market Predictions (Part 1): Macro Trends & Positioning For Volatility

2026 Market Predictions (Part 1) | Macro Trends + Top Ticker PicksThis is Part 1 of our 2026 market outlook. We didn’t split this because the strategy changes — we split it because the episode got long.In this series we’re doing what most “predictions” don’t: showing our work. We walk through the major themes we expect to drive 2026 and we layer in how we’re thinking about positioning as we go — income vs growth, risk mitigation, and valuation discipline.Part 1 covers themes like:AI continuing to dominate (and the next wave: agentic + physical + sovereign AI)Data center exposure (including “outside-the-box” income angles)Robotics + automationQuantum computingInterest rate cuts + a softer labor market (and what that means for income sectors)Defensive positioning for volatility / “cra-cra” market daysStagflation risk and inflation hedgesDividend-first strategy when price appreciation may be limited📌 We also included a spreadsheet with ~80 tickers, plus entry ranges and target prices to help you avoid the “good pick, bad entry” problem.Click HEREPart 2 picks up later in the list (crypto onward), plus the valuation/chart discussion.Questions? Email Tim at [email protected] Want FREE weekly market updates, Tim's top 10 dividend picks, and our portfolio updates delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to our email list. Stay connected. Follow us on social! **DISCLAIMER**Ticker metrics change as markets and companies change, so always do your own research. The content in this podcast is based on personal experience and is for educational purposes, not financial advice. See full disclaimer here. Episode music was created using Loudly.