Strong earnings and expected stimulus set to hit the U.S. are two key factors behind Dryden Pence's bullish expectations for 2026. He adds that fundamentals and a broadening SPX make him "constructive across the board" for the new year. While the job market is figuring out how to manage AI impact, Dryden says companies will take an "AI + H" approach by using the evolving tech and new human hires.

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