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In this Money Show Money Masters podcast, Jason Schenker, president of Prestige Economics, breaks down the most critical macro‑economic, geopolitical and technological trends investors must watch in 2026—from a bifurcated labor market and sticky inflation shaping Fed rate cuts to a “Cold War II” landscape involving China, Russia, Iran and Taiwan. He also explains why AI is becoming the invisible operating system of every business and offers actionable strategies for capitalizing on opportunities while managing the heightened risks.

description.In this Money Show Money Masters podcast, chief strategists Aaron Gibbs and Kenny Pulcari break down the 2026 “Top Picks” report, highlighting a “risk‑sandwich” approach that mixes high‑conviction small‑ and mid‑cap growth names such as Signet Jewelers, Neurocrine and quantum‑computing pure play IonQ with defensive income staples like Verizon’s nearly 7% dividend, while explaining why the under‑performed SMID sector is poised for a profit‑growth surge. They also discuss broader market themes—including the strength of industrials, the ongoing tech correction, and the biggest near‑term risks from earnings volatility and potential Federal Reserve rate cuts—to help investors fine‑tune their portfolios for the new year.