Technology stocks, particularly XLK, have experienced volatility since the end of October. XLK reached an all-time high of around $152 on Oct. 29, but fell over 10% by Nov. 20. Despite this, the fund has rebounded to around $145 as of Dec. 22 due to concerns about overvaluation and an “AI bubble.”

Waste Management (WM) and Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) are showing resilience amidst tech volatility. WM’s stock is up over 11% since Oct. 29, with a new $3 billion share buyback program announced on Dec. 15. RCL has risen by 7% since Oct. 29 and revealed a $2 billion buyback program on Dec. 10, signaling confidence in its business outlook.

Brink’s (BCO) has seen a 30% total return in 2025 and a 6% increase since Oct. 29. On Dec. 11, BCO announced a $750 million share buyback program, representing 15% of its market capitalization. With a strong business momentum and an 82% increase in free cash flow over the last 12 months, BCO could be a stock to watch in 2026.

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