With 2026 starting the S&P 500 index ( SPX ) already up 1.5%, it is time for us stock pickers to look for companies that could outperform the broader market this year and beyond.Hi! I'm a passionate investor who has been researching publically traded companies for over 6 years. My primary focus is on identifying great businesses at reasonable prices and holding them for the long term but I also dive into trend following strategies from time to time. While I have a slight bias toward technology companies, I ...