An Investor’s Guide to 2026

In this episode of Motley Fool Money, Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Emily Flippen discuss investment strategies and economic forecasts for 2026. They delve into the future of artificial intelligence, predicting incremental improvements and a shift towards specialized AI applications rather than disruptive, large-scale changes. The panel also examines the confusing economic signals, debating the reliability of current data and highlighting the K-shaped economy's impact on consumer spending. They play a game of "Up or Down," assessing whether specific stocks like NVIDIA, Target, and Tesla will beat the market in 2026, considering factors like competition, innovation, and consumer behavior. The episode concludes with Lou spotlighting Honeywell (HON) and Emily highlighting Novo Nordisk (NVO) as stocks to watch.