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Brian Akers and Mark Diorio from Brookstone Capital Management discussed the 2025 market performance and 2026 outlook. In 2025, the S&P 500 rose 16.6%, despite an initial 15% drop. The Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts and a strong earnings season supported the market. Diorio highlighted the importance of diversification, noting that large-cap tech stocks dominated but left opportunities in small and mid-cap stocks. He also emphasized the benefits of high-quality dividend stocks and the potential for international markets to outperform. Diorio predicted two rate cuts by mid-year, bringing short-term rates to 3.25% and the 10-year treasury to 4%.