STORY: U.S. stocks finished mixed on the first trading day of 2026.The Dow rose two-thirds of one percent while the S&P 500 added two tenths, and the Nasdaq was little changed.Gains in chipmakers like Nvidia were offset by losses in Tesla. The electric car maker’s shares fell about two and a half percent after it posted its second straight year of declining sales in 2025.Last year, the Dow, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq all notched double-digit gains, their third straight year in the green, a run last seen during 2019-2021.Technology stocks boosted the Nasdaq more than 20% and Alex Guiliano, chief investment strategist with Resonate Wealth Partners, says that has made them expensive and investors should look to other sectors for opportunities.“Valuations in different corners of the market, whether it's value or international stock opportunities, can complement quite nicely some of the trends we've seen with the AI narrative. And if you're concerned about where the AI narrative has taken you, especially with valuations being where they are, you don't necessarily have to chase that with new money or the dividends that you're reinvesting. It's a great opportunity to look at other corners of the market.”Another stock on the move today was Ulta Beauty which added two and a half percent after broker Argus Research increased its price target. It says the retailer continues to grow despite a softer industry backdrop as the company gains market share through innovation and exclusive product launches.