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Markets

Big Tech’s Allure Fades as Wall Street Bets on Main Street Stock Rebound in ’26

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Bank of America analysts forecast S&P 500 earnings will grow 14% next year, and sees the index reaching 7,100.

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Finance

Do McKinsey Layoffs Signal Trouble for Consulting Industry?

Fellow professional services firms such as Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and KPMG have already undergone significant layoffs.

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Advisor Upside

Allspring Sees Big Opportunities for Small- and Mid-cap Equities in ’26

The firm expects Big Tech’s dominance to level out, with smaller companies that are utilizing AI starting to gain more investor interest.

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Social Media

Aussie Ban on Teen Social Media Use Is Trending. Will It Go Viral?

Social media companies stand to lose billions in ad revenue if teens around the world are kicked off the platforms.

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CIO Upside

‘Finally Good Enough’: Agents Take On Voice AI

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Agentic capabilities with Voice AI are bounding forward, but there’s a sizable gap between pilot and production.

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Indicators

Amazon Job Cuts Broaden Big Tech’s Layoff Barrage

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When layoffs rise, people spend less, which leads to tighter bottom lines and more layoffs. Wash, rinse, and repeat.

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CIO Upside

How Next-Gen Cybersecurity Workers Are Adapting to the Age of AI

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The fundamentals of cybersecurity remain the same, but the skills that employers demand along with them are constantly evolving.

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