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Global Equity Outlook 2026: Looking Beyond the Mega Caps

December 10, 2025

Portfolio Managers Jeff Bailin, Elisa Mazen and Sam Peters join Asset TV to discuss themes expected to shape investment opportunities among small/mid cap growth, international growth and value equities in the year ahead. They highlight the impacts of shifting geopolitical alliances, reshoring, AI and related innovation as well as their favorite sectors and regions. 

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