We're back: 4 big investing themes & our Stocks of the Year

Equity Mates is back in the studio for 2026 and Bryce and Ren are kicking off the year with the big investing themes they’re watching, plus the annual Stock of the Year showdown (and yes, Bryce is coming in hot again).

They unpack: the future of health, the rise of “luxury feelings” over luxury goods, whether China takes the lead in tech AND culture, and why 2026 could be a stock picker’s market full of turnarounds.

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In this episode:

03:57 Personal Updates & How to win $500 with the Equity Mates Annual Survey

10:17 Commodities, Future of Health and The Rise of Luxury Feelings

18:32 China's Growing Influence and The Year of Stock Turnarounds

25:20 TransMedics vs Xero: Our Top Picks for 2026

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