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AI and Big Tech stocks have fueled major U.S. stock market growth in 2025, but investor skepticism is rising. Ameriprise Financial Chief Market Strategist Anthony Saglimbene breaks down three AI investing themes to watch in 2026.

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You might be tempted to make drastic moves during market downturns. But making investment decisions based on emotions can hurt your long-term growth potential. How? You may lock in losses and miss out on gains when the market recovers. While it’s hard to watch your portfolio fluctuate with the ups and downs of the market, sticking with your long-term strategy may pay off over time.

Having too much cash sitting on the sidelines in a money market fund might seem like a safe move. But history shows that there’s an opportunity cost to playing it too safe. Simply put, cash has less growth potential and most likely won’t help you reach your long-term goals. Even with periodic market downturns, history shows that markets eventually rebound, recoup their losses, and ultimately move higher — outperforming cash by a wide margin.

As we look ahead to 2026, U.S. economic growth could improve modestly, but it hinges on three key dynamics playing out. Ameriprise Financial Chief Economist Russell Price breaks down his economic forecast for 2026.

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