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May 14, 2026

Position for Transformational Innovation for Long Term Gains

Daily UpdateEquitiesCommoditiesRates Govt BondsInformation TechnologyHealth Care

UBS highlights AI, electrification, and longevity as secular multi-trillion-dollar themes for the next decade. The bank emphasizes selectivity and active management as stock-level correlation hits its lowest point since 2018.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Focus on three key 'transformational innovation' themes for long-term growth: AI, Electrification, and Longevity.
  • 2.Selectivity is increasingly critical as pairwise stock correlation has dropped to its lowest level since 2018.
  • 3.The European IT sector remains a favored tactical play, supported by strong first-quarter operating momentum and AI-related demand.

Table of Contents

  • From the studio
  • Thought of the day
  • What to watch: 12 May
  • Caught our attention
  • Market update
  • Global asset class preferences definitions
  • Appendix

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Authors

Mark HaefeleThemis Themistocleous

Securities

SPXSXXPCCMPSoftbankKOSPIBrent Crude

Themes

Transformational Innovation (AI, Electrification, Longevity)The Rise of Active/Selective InvestingGeopolitical Uncertainty and Energy

Regions

EuropeNorth AmericaAsia PacificUnited StatesGermanyFrance