Market Overview - Global investors are expected to seek opportunities in undervalued financial markets as concerns over an AI bubble grow, leading traders to look beyond high-valued technology stocks [1] - The upward momentum in the market is anticipated to continue into 2026, with analysts suggesting that investors should be selective in their asset choices [2] Small Cap Stocks - U.S. small cap stocks are projected to return to prominence as earnings prospects improve and borrowing costs decrease, marking a significant change from previous years [3] - Analysts expect the Russell 2000 index, which tracks small cap stocks, to rise to 2,825 points by the end of 2026, representing a nearly 14% increase from 2025 [4] Gold - Gold experienced its best performance in 2025 since the 1979 oil crisis, with forecasts from J.P. Morgan and Bank of America predicting prices could reach $5,000 per ounce in 2026, up from $4,314.12 in 2025 [5] - Analysts at Wells Fargo Investment Institute expect favorable conditions for gold to persist, although gains may occur at a more measured pace [5] Healthcare and Financials - The healthcare sector is expected to thrive due to policy boosts, particularly with the increasing popularity of weight-loss drugs [6] - Financials, especially banks, are anticipated to outperform as mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity increases and loan growth rebounds [6]