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Citigroup is a global financial powerhouse that orchestrates the movement of $5 trillion in daily transaction volume, serving as the essential connective tissue for the world’s most complex multinational corporations. The firm remains a leader on the global stage, servicing 90% of the Fortune 500 through a proprietary network that includes direct membership to over 270 cash-clearing centers and a footprint that spans 94 countries. After a checkered history operating as an overly complex, disjointed firm, steps have been taken to streamline operations, resulting in organization across five segments: services, markets, banking, wealth, and US personal banking.

FactSet provides financial data and portfolio analytics to the global investment community. The company aggregates data from third-party data suppliers, news sources, exchanges, brokerages, and contributors into its workstations. In addition, it provides essential portfolio analytics that companies use to monitor portfolios and address reporting requirements. Buy-side clients (including wealth and corporate clients) account for over 80% of FactSet's annual subscription value. In 2015, the company acquired Portware, a provider of trade execution software. In 2017, it acquired BISAM, a risk management and performance measurement provider. In 2022, it completed its purchase of CUSIP Global Services.

The markets soared in the first half of 2026, with the S&P 500 up 9%. Can the momentum continue? At Argus, we think the bull still has some life. In fact, in our "base case" for the second half of the year, we see the S&P 500 gaining another 5%-7%. We also have a "bullish case," where more goes right, and a "bearish case," where more goes wrong. As we start the back half of the year, we have tweaked our annual investment themes (originally publish in January), focusing on six that we expect will drive the stock market. Those six themes are AI Broadens Out; Energy Realignment; Upbeat Management Signals, Dividend Hikes; Upbeat Management Signals, Raising Guidance; Consumer Relief; and Rotation into Income. For this week's list, we dive into the first three themes and identify certain key stocks that we believe exemplify each theme.

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