Paul Meeks, Head of Tech Research for NYC investment bank Freedom Capital Markets, who has covered tech for over 30 years, will review the sector trends and the key companies that have been pushed and pulled by them. What are these drivers, and are they sustainable? Looking forward not just to the second half of 2026 but beyond, which industries within the sector and which companies within these industries will feel the headwinds or tailwinds swirling about AI? Meeks will name names and offer both long and short stock ideas.

Mass unemployment is greatly exaggerated, business formation is growing, productivity is surging, but sentiment is dismal. It’s time to brighten up. This is a big bull market, so let’s examine the leaders and what would be required for that to change.

Victoria will share practical tips on macro analysis, stock selection, and how to put it all together to build and manage a high-quality portfolio. What you buy, as well as what you decide NOT to buy, makes all the difference. Know when to hold em’ and when to fold ‘em, don’t let mistakes compound. In a world awash in data, understanding how to filter through and what to focus on is crucial for long-term success.

ETFs have become the investment vehicle of choice for most investors and advisors, replacing mutual funds. Since their inception in 1993, the number of ETFs has mushroomed to over 5000. This presentation will cover the ETF landscape, break down the broad range of options available, and explain how to build a diversified ETF portfolio. Join the 10-year ETF Columnist of Stocks & Commodities magazine for the latest updates, offerings, and trends in this dynamic universe of investment opportunities.

The Stock Market is up to record levels but uncertainty persists. What does the future hold? We are receiving mixed signals.  Join Kristina Ruggeri for an assessment of the economy, interest rates and the consumer as well as current market trends. How will these factors impact investing decisions in the second half of 2026? In this presentation, you will be introduced to scenarios on potential 2026 outcomes and receive recommendations on where to invest next.

Transaction volume in grocery-anchored retail surged 42% in 2025. Vacancy in the format sits at 4.0% - 230 basis points tighter than non-anchored retail. Institutional capital is reengaging, new supply is near historic lows, and the grocers anchoring these centers are posting double-digit visit growth. The question for investors isn’t whether grocery-anchored centers are performing. It’s why - and how to find the right ones.

Join Clyde Wood from Denver-based integrated real estate investment firm, Realberry, for a look at what’s driving performance in grocery-anchored retail - and the key projects they’re developing in the mountain west region.

Transaction volume in grocery-anchored retail surged 42% in 2025. Vacancy in the format sits at 4.0% - 230 basis points tighter than non-anchored retail. Institutional capital is reengaging, new supply is near historic lows, and the grocers anchoring these centers are posting double-digit visit growth. The question for investors isn’t whether grocery-anchored centers are performing. It’s why - and how to find the right ones.

Join Clyde Wood from Denver-based integrated real estate investment firm, Realberry, for a look at what’s driving performance in grocery-anchored retail - and the key projects they’re developing in the mountain west region.

The AI revolution has greatly impacted the performance of the “Magnificent 7” and other technology stocks. However, the use of semiconductor and NASDAQ leveraged ETFs (such as TQQQ and SOXL) can provide a smarter approach than trying to pick the next group of tech leaders. Although their performance was terrific from October 2022 through year-end 2025, the Mag 7 experienced a difficult time in 2026.

This session focuses on using triple-leveraged ETFs like TQQQ as a trading and investing vehicle while controlling the risk and volatility, and why these ETFs provide a more beneficial outcome than trying to select the next market winners. Investors and traders will receive a few highly profitable technical set-ups for successfully trading these highly volatile and high-stakes investment vehicles, drawing from 15 years of trading TQQQ and Nasdaq-100 Futures.