<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div>                                                                                                                                                <p>A new year for stock markets in 2026 will not change the bullish narrative for technology. In contrast, retail firms and value investing firms will likely underperform this year.</p><p>Nike (NKE) gained 11.11% in the last week of 2025. Speculators are betting that the athletic clothing firm is worth the premium. It trades at a current valuation of 37.4 times price-to-earnings ratio. NKE stock is still in a bearish downtrend. It needs to break out above $70 to reverse that pattern.</p><div><p>In the semiconductor sector, GlobalFoundries (GFS) gave up more than half of its recent runup. GFS stock rose from around $32 to above $40. It closed at $34.92 after Wedbush downgraded the stock. Analysts at the firm warned that despite a path to a better future model, the firm faces near-term risks. That includes weak consumer electronics handset sales.</p><p> Memory chip prices are skyrocketing. For example, DDR5 prices rose by up to 500% in just a few months. Expect PC, smartphone, and tablet prices to rise by at least 5%-10% in 2026, hurting demand.</p></div><p>Watch Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) in 2026. Legendary investor Warren Buffett served his last day as CEO on December 31, 2025. Buffett will still serve as chairman of the board. CEO Greg Abel will take over.</p><p>BRK-B stock gained 10.89% in 2025, compared to a 16.35% return from the S&amp;P 500 (SPY).<br/></p></div></div></div>

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<p>In 2026, the stock market remains bullish for technology, while retail and value investing may lag. Nike (NKE) rose 11.11% in late 2025 but is in a bearish trend, needing to surpass $70 to reverse it. GlobalFoundries (GFS) fell after a downgrade, facing near-term risks despite a promising future. Memory chip prices surged, likely increasing costs for PCs and smartphones. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) saw a 10.89% gain in 2025, with Warren Buffett stepping down as CEO, while Greg Abel takes over.</p>

- The stock market outlook for 2026 remains bullish for technology companies, while retail and value investing firms are expected to underperform.  
- Nike's stock has shown a recent gain but remains in a bearish downtrend, needing to surpass $70 for a reversal, while GlobalFoundries faces near-term risks despite earlier increases.  
- With Warren Buffett stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, the company’s stock performance has lagged behind the S&P 500 in 2025.

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