AI Profit Boom for Credit Cards and Retailers in 2026: Tech, Healthcare—and Silver—Emerge as Key Market Themes
Gold hit a record $4,420.01 per ounce on Dec. 22, with silver also reaching an all-time high at $69.44. AI-linked stocks drove gains in Asian markets, especially among Japanese and Taiwanese chipmakers. U.S. equity valuations remain near dot-com era highs, led by a handful of tech giants. Investors are weighing AI’s growth against surging demand for precious metals heading into 2026.