After a sustained period of AI-driven optimism, retail investors are becoming more measured in their expectations for AI stocks and the so-called ‘Magnificent 7’, according to the latest Retail Investor Beat from trading and investing platform eToro. The quarterly study, which surveyed 11,000 retail investors across 13 countries, found that 43% expect AI-related stock prices to increase in 2026, down from 52% the previous quarter. This marks the lowest reading since the question was first asked in Q4 2024. Similarly, 40% believe the ‘Magnificent 7’ will outperform the broader market in 2026, compared to 47% last ... (full story)