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Strong profits are helping markets remain resilient, but the concentration of growth may make share prices more volatile.

Strong US growth and healthy company profits are supporting global stock markets, although higher bond yields underline the importance of a balanced and diversified portfolio.

During this final session of the conference, keynote speaker Verity Harding examined both the opportunities and limitations of data and artificial intelligence and set out practical steps leaders can take to build resilience, navigate uncertainty and shape outcomes with confidence in a rapidly evolving landscape.

The fireside chat at the Rathbones Charities Conference 2026 explored how investors are moving beyond traditional company engagement and towards addressing systemic risks, from climate transition to social inequality, through policy influence and collective action.