Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Beyond the Headlines About the Author Betsy Wolking, MSM betsy@fosterandmotley.com Share This Article Connecting What’s Happening to What Really Matters As we get further into 2026, markets are navigating change—but opportunity remains. In this update, Zach Horn shares perspective on a shifting dollar, thoughtful global diversification, the powerful momentum behind AI, and why steady guidance and long-term relationships continue to be a meaningful advantage for investors. Watch the full video to learn more about how AI is reshaping the economy, how to protect against the weakening dollar, and to learn what we believe can never be replaced by AI. Sources: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/09/alphabet-highlights-new-ai-related-risks-in-tapping-debt-market.html https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amd-ceo-lisa-su-says-ai-data-center-market-will-be-worth-1-trillion-by-2030-192809510.html https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/dollar-pressured-weakness-us-economic-news https://www.wealthmanagement.com/ria-news/advizorpro-more-advisors-left-the-industry-than-joined-in-2025 https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/financial-services/our-insights/the-looming-advisor-shortage-in-us-wealth-management Back to Insights