And now may be the right time to look for something other than artificial intelligence (AI)-driven growth.

Valuations in the tech sector could rise too high and trigger a double-digit correction in the S&P 500, Capital Economics said.

Look beyond the Mag 7 for the best stocks to buy in 2026, balancing AI beneficiaries with income stocks in a barbell approach. Click here to see the top 6 stocks.

There are several great investment opportunities in the AI sector.

Maintaining a watch list of high-quality stocks is a good way for investors to keep track of potential opportunities. The new year is a good time to think about which stocks to scoop up at a discount if there is a market sell-off at some point in the future.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. U.S. stocks rose across the board Monday, with technology and banking stocks leading gains as the market heads into a holiday-shortened week. The Standard & Poor’s 500 ...