Market Outlook - The market is expected to continue its strong performance into the final trading week of 2025, driven primarily by AI developments despite concerns about overvaluation [2] - Inflation is a significant concern for 2026, with potential inflationary pressures from oil and a weakening consumer backdrop [3][4] - There is a cautious outlook for 2026, with expectations of a flat market and reliance on dividend returns after a strong run in previous years [5] Consumer Behavior - The consumer market is described as bifurcated, with affluent consumers maintaining spending while lower-income consumers face financial pressures [6] - The overall job market is not strong, which may impact consumer spending and corporate results [6][7] - Consumers have accumulated high credit card balances, which may limit future spending despite potential rate cuts [7] Investment Focus - Investment strategies are shifting towards AI infrastructure, which is seen as less overpriced compared to applied AI segments [9] - Companies involved in cloud computing and chip manufacturing are highlighted as attractive investment opportunities due to their business infrastructure focus [9] - Beldin, a company focused on automation and robotics, is identified as a promising investment, benefiting from North American automation spending and trading at lower multiples compared to peers [10][11]