Nothing can stop this equity market, says Manulife's Emily Roland

Market Momentum and Valuation - The market is driven by momentum and technicals, with relentless dip buying [2] - Valuations are high, with markets priced at almost 23 times forward earnings, indicating potential overvaluation [2] - The risk is that there is no risk, suggesting a potential bubble [10] Earnings and Growth - US earnings are strong, driven by high-quality companies with the best earnings revisions [3] - Speculation is more prevalent overseas, with MSCI EA up 30% in US dollars on 1% earnings growth, and Chinese stocks up almost 40% on 0% earnings growth [3] - AI is a significant factor in current earnings growth, raising concerns about the economy and market performance without it [5][6] Investment Strategy - The firm is participating in the market but owning higher quality stocks with better balance sheets within the technology sector, staying away from more speculative corners [7] - The firm favors midcaps due to their different sector composition (industrials and regional banks) and a 30% discount [10][11] - US midcaps are considered one of the only places to find value, as international stocks are no longer cheap [14] Risks and Concerns - The potential bursting of a bubble due to excessive froth is a key risk [10] - Over-reliance on AI for earnings growth is a concern [5][6] - Small caps are viewed with concern due to profitability and debt levels [14]