CANFIELD, Ohio – John Stewart, chief investment officer at Farmers Trust Co., discusses the outlook for 2026 and what investors should be watching as markets transition beyond mega-cap tech dominance.
Stewart explains how market leadership has broadened into financials, industrials and international stocks, and why diversification remains the most important defense in an environment filled with geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
With volatility continuing to rattle investors, Stewart emphasizes the importance of discipline, long-term planning and resisting the urge to react emotionally to daily market swings.