Marks Remarks -- HL 376 (3)

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Back in the High Life Again -Theme Song:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adw772km7PQ&ob=av2e

Lyrics:

Back in the High Life Again

Steve Winwood

It used to seem to me that my life ran off too fast
And I had to take it slowly
Just to make the good parts last
But when you're born to run, it's so hard to just slow down
So don't be surprised to see me
Back in the bright part of town

 

I'll be back in the high life again
All the doors I closed one time
Will open up again
I'll be back in the high life again
All thee eyes that watched me once
Will smile and take me in

 

And I'll drink and dance with one hand free
Let the world back into me
I know I'll be a sight to see
Back in the high life again

 

Girl, you used to be the best
To make life be life to me
And I hope that you're still out there
And you're like you used to be
We'll have ourselves a time
And we'll dance the mornin' sun
And we'll let the good times come in
And we won't stop 'til we're done

 

We'll be back in the high life again
All the doors I closed one time
Will open up again
We'll be back in the high life again
All thee eyes that watched us once
Will smile and take us in

 

And we'll drink and dance with one hand free
And have the world so easily
Though we'll be a sight to see
Back in the high life again

High life
High life
In the high life again

 

We'll be back in the high life again
All the doors I closed one time
Will open up again
We'll be back in the high life again
All thee eyes that watched us once
Will smile and take us in

 

And we'll drink and dance with one hand free
And have the world so easily
Though we'll be a sight to see
Back in the high life again

High life
(Back in the high life)

Oh, we'll be back...

 

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Dear PCN (of over 2600 subscribers),

 

Farewell High Life Issue - HIGH LIFES to CEASE after DECEMBER!

– some other PCN services continue.

My 22 years with an online community and 16 years with the PCN has been a good run!

 

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1999 Pic of Your PCN Dir and Barb

Dec 2025 Florence, KY

2025 kids and gkids with only 2 absent.

 

ONLINE CHRISTMAS GREETING

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 

 

From, 

Mark & Barb Sztanyo

Mark.pcndir@gmail.com

 

 

 

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Finance -- HL 376 (1)

Helpful miscellaneous articles regarding our retirement plan and planning.  Like you, I review my retirement nestegg and plan from time to time.  Recently, I went though some continued education for some credentials I maintain and it occurred to me that we all could use a review about these issues.  So with your help, we will share and post articles and info that may be helpful and of interest to many of you in this section.

 

Most Large Banks and Many Insiders see a positive 2026 in the Markets!

Here are the 2026 stock market predictions from all of Wall Street's top banks

By Jennifer Sor Follow

TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP via Getty Images

Dec 8, 2025, 5:15 AM ET

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W  Wall Street's top banks are lining up to deliver their year-ahead outlooks.

·       Bullish forecasts cite robust earnings growth, AI-driven gains, and potential Fed rate cuts

·       Banks expect continued US economic growth and expanding AI investments.

The bull market turned three this year, and Wall Street thinks you should be gearing up to celebrate another big run in 2026.

Analysts at top banks have rolled out their predictions for where they think the market is headed in the coming year. Their forecasts are looking strong across the board, with most expecting US stocks to punch higher as the Fed cuts interest rates, earnings grow, and the US economy continues to chug along.

Despite some recent volatility in the tech sector, stocks are still firmly in bull market territory after back-to-back years of double-digit gains. The S&P 500 is up 17% year-to-date, and has gained 79% since the end of 2022.

Those returns have largely been fueled by the hype for artificial intelligence — a frenzy that's sparked concerns of a stock market bubble and has shown more cracks in recent weeks as investors survey high valuations and seemingly endless AI spending among top tech firms.

Even so, the market has room to grind higher, according to the top analysts.

Here's the rundown of forecasts and price targets from the big banks.

Bank of America

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S&P 500 price target for 2026: 7,100

Upside from current levels: +3%

Core thesis: BofA's prediction is on the lower end, but it still expects S&P 500 earnings to grow 14% for the year. That should help power the market higher, but gains could be held back by factors like fewer stock buybacks, fewer Fed rate cuts than expected, and the possibility that the Fed will only cut rates if the US economy looks weak.

"In 2026, earnings will do the lift," strategists wrote in their year-ahead outlook. "Liquidity is full blast today, but the direction of travel is likely less not more," they added.

JPMorgan

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S&P 500 price target for 2026: 7,500

Upside from current levels: +9%

Core thesis: The bank is eyeing above-trend earnings growth of 13%-15% for at least the next several years. That should help sustain high valuations in the stock market, alongside a boom in AI-related capital expenditures, larger shareholder payments, and fiscal stimulus from President Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.

HSBC

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S&P 500 price target for 2026: 7,500

Upside from current levels: +9%

Core thesis: Global stocks will keep rallying next year as the AI trade expands beyond the hyperscalers that have positioned themselves at the center of the artificial intelligence craze. Investors can expect to see earnings growth slow down for the Magnificent Seven, while earnings pick up in the rest of the S&P 500.

The broadening of the rally is generally considered a healthy trend among investors, who want to see more breadth and less reliance on just a few stocks to drive more gains.

HSBC thinks US economic growth will remain solid, a factor that should help cyclical stocks outperform.

RBC

Nick Lachance/Toronto Star via Getty Images

S&P 500 price target for 2026: 7,750

Upside from current levels: +12%

Core thesis:

The bank said it had determined its price target based on various models that project the S&P 500's return based on factors like sentiment, valuations, and economic and monetary policies.

Investor sentiment is at levels that are sending a "contrarian buy signal" for long-term investors, the bank said. Strategists added expected solid earnings growth and expected rate cuts from the Fed to prop up the market, though subdued economic growth could be a drag on stock returns.

Morgan Stanley

Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images

S&P 500 price target for 2026: 7,800

Upside from current levels: +13%

Core thesis: Stocks will get a lift next year from strong corporate earnings and a "rolling recovery" in the economy that's expected to pick up steam, Morgan Stanley strategists said. The bank referred to its previous view that the US was in the midst of a "rolling recession," where a downturn hits the economy in various sectors at different times.

"We believe that we're in the midst of a new bull market and earnings cycle, especially for many of the lagging areas of the index," strategists wrote.

Deutsche Bank

Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images

S&P 500 price target for 2026: 8,000

Upside from current levels: +16%

Core thesis: Earnings growth is expected to accelerate to around 14% next year, which will help drive the stock market higher. Valuations in the S&P 500 should be supported by higher payout ratios, fewer large earnings declines, and inflation remaining below its long-term average.

"Our demand-supply framework suggests mid-teens returns on the back of positioning rising from neutral, a continued cross-asset inflows boom benefiting equities, and buybacks rising in line with earnings," the bank wrote a client note.

                                                                                                                            

 

 

 (As with any of these informative articles, anyone who needs someone to talk to about

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Insurance -- HL 376 (1)

Delta Survivor Checklist  - Most Recent Updated Version.  Updated May 1, 2024

 

 

 

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IMPORTANT SURVIVOR information in many former HL issues but INSURANCE section of High Life 340 and FINANCE section of 336 a good resource to keep.

 

CORRECTION to language I used in HL 350 for the D & S Plan TRUST

 

All Archived High Lifes issues:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BzB_SBDmSd9AMzViODQ3MDQtODhjYy00YzkwLThiMzktM2FhMDEzMDZhYjA0?resourcekey=0-sovghKhA1zNRWP5SUxjUqA&usp=sharing

 

I previously used the word ‘unfunding’ or ‘defunding’  the Trust but I believe that is in error and can cause unnecessary misunderstanding.  The Company is not defunding the Trust but rather funding it ‘monthly’ as opposed to carrying a long term balance.  There IS a tax advantage for both Company and Beneficiary from the Section 501(c)(9) nature of the Trust so, one would expect to see the Company continue to keep the Trust even though the funding is not executed well in advance. 

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Travel / Non Revving -- HL 376 (1)

 Note:  About layover hotels (List Now Updated as of Nov 2021) Lists are no longer accessible on the DeltaNet.  The page is password protected for our PCN group ONLY.  Please use the password of pcnpilot

To access the 2021 listing of layover hotels click here:  http://pcn.homestead.com/Seniority.html

 Do not list or activate on multiple flights. Cancel listings if your plans change. Jumpseaters, refer to your internal policy.

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Good Read --- HL 376 (2)

David Roberts has been very faithful plugging the books of Delta Authors.  He has religiously put new published works before the group and promoted their work. 

Well, below is the PCN list of Delta Authors and there are many many books on this list that would make a great birthday or Christmas gift.  Please check out this PCN list that mostly originates with David’s lists with an addition or two that sent in their info directly to the PCN. 

DELTA AUTHORS:

https://pcn.homestead.com/Authors.html

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Death of a Pilot: A World War II Christmas Story

As a gift to The Daily Independent readers, the Jesse Stuart Foundation is pleased to share a story from “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” a collection of true stories from the Library of Congress that celebrates the spirit of Christmas during World War II. This story is entitled “Death of a Pilot.”

We dreaded Christmas that year. It was 1944, and it seemed that the war would never be over for our family.

Born in the Midwest, my brother Bob rode horseback to school but wanted to fly an airplane from the first day he saw one. By the time he was twenty-one we were living in Seattle. When World War II broke out, Bob headed for the nearest recruitment office. Slightly built, skinny like his father, he was ten pounds underweight.

Undaunted, he persuaded Mother to cook every fattening food she could think of. He ate before meals, between meals, and after meals. Finally, he passed the weigh-in with eight ounces to spare.

When he was named Hot Pilot of primary training school and later involuntarily joined the “Caterpillar Club” (engine failure causing the bailout) at St. Mary’s California, we shook our heads and worried.  Mother prayed. Bob was born fearless, and she knew it. Before graduating, he applied for transfer to Marine Air Corps at Pensacola, Florida.  He trained on torpedo bombers that were being sent into combat overseas.

Bob died under enemy fire over New Guinea in the plane he wanted so desperately to fly.

Mother’s faith sustained her, but father aged before our eyes. He would listen politely when the minister came to call, but we knew Daddy was bitter. He dragged himself to work every day but lost interest in everything, including his beloved Masonic club. He wanted a Masonic ring.  At Mother’s insistence, he’d started saving for the ring, but that ceased, too.

I dreaded the approach of Christmas. My late brother had loved Christmas. His surprises were legendary: a doll house made at school, a puppy hidden in a mysterious place for our little brother, an expensive dress for Mother bought with the very first money he ever earned. Everything had been a surprise.

What would Christmas be without Bob? Not much. Family was coming, so we went through the motions as much for his memory as anything, but our hearts weren’t in it.

On December 23, an official looking package arrived. My father watched stone-faced as Mother unpacked Bob’s dress blues. Silence hung heavy. As she refolded the uniform to put it away, a mother’s practicality resurfaced, and she went through the pockets almost by rote.

In a small inside pocket was a folded $50 bill with a tiny note in Bob’s familiar handwriting: “For Dad’s Masonic ring.”

If I live to be one hundred, I will never forget the look on my father’s face. Some kind of transformation took place – a touch of wonder, a hint of joy, a quiet serenity that was glorious to behold.  Oh, the healing power of love! He stood transfixed, staring at the note and the trimly folded bill in his hand for what seemed an eternity, then walked to Bob’s picture hanging prominently on the wall and solemnly saluted. “Merry Christmas, son,” he murmured, and turned to welcome Christmas.

By James M. Gifford
JSF CEO & Senior Editor

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Human Interest -- HL 376 (1)

The Christmas spirit strikes again

I always dreamed of pulling off the surprise prank of a lifetime. You know, the kind you see on TV, or laugh about late at night with friends? Well, thanks to a little determination, some luck and a generous helping of Christmas Spirit, my dream became a reality.

My family is Canadian, although my sister moved down to Australia a few years ago to study speech pathology. She was graduating just before Christmas, but due to my own scholarly schedule back home, I would not be able to make it down in time for her graduation. She was understandably disappointed, and I felt guilty that I wasn’t able to be there for her on this most special of occasions.

While I was talking to my supervisor the week before my sister’s graduation, the conversation drifted toward Christmas plans. When I mentioned that I would be missing my sister’s graduation by less than forty-eight hours, she commented, “Well, if you want to go, I have no problem with it, so go ahead!” I couldn’t believe my luck! I nearly jumped for joy. “Just make sure you get permission from admin,” she added. My heart sank. The administration at my school was notorious for denying any sort of time-off requests, and last-minute pleas would undoubtedly draw nothing but ire. I almost didn’t bother asking, because I knew it would be a waste of time and I didn’t feel like a thorough chastisement. Plus, I knew the answer already: no. But something in me decided to try, just in case. Maybe it was the hope that the Christmas Spirit would somehow permeate the administrative office at this time of year.

When I returned home to find the Associate Dean’s reply in my inbox, I steeled myself for disappointment. I gritted my teeth, opened the e-mail and started to read. And re-read. And re-read, just to make sure I’d understood. Approval? I could actually go? I rubbed my eyes—there must be a mistake. But no. I was flabbergasted. There was no logical explanation. I couldn’t believe my luck! The only explanation I could possibly come up with was that the Christmas Spirit had been lurking in the heart of my Associate Dean when she’d read my request.

Immediately, I called the airline. Miraculously, even during the busy Christmas season, I was able to change my ticket to arrive the day before my sister’s graduation.

With news this fantastic, I was bursting to tell my sister. But, fingers on the dial, I paused. Wouldn’t it be so much more fantastic if I could surprise her? I pictured myself just showing up, knocking at her door. What a state of shock she would be in! I laughed gleefully to myself as I pictured her face when she opened the door and saw me. She loves pranks and practical jokes of all sorts. Pulling off a prank like this would certainly be the ultimate gift, and if I were successful, she’d probably be more excited about my unconventional arrival than even my attendance at her graduation.

Slowly the idea evolved in my mind. For a surprise of this grand a scale, I needed a much more dramatic arrival than just a ring of the doorbell. For me, Christmas surprises are epitomized by presents. Or at least boxes. What if I could arrive in a box? I started to plot. Then, brilliance struck. Getting delivered in a box to my sister’s house by couriers! I knew if I pulled this off, my presence at her graduation and my grand arrival would be the best Christmas present I could ever give my sister. No one appreciates a prank like a prankster!

Although I was leaving in less than seventy-two hours, I frantically jumped on my computer in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and started Googling courier companies. One of the first I came across, and the only one willing to go along with my Christmas surprise, was CouriersPlease. At first the branch manager said no, pointing out that Christmas was their busiest season and he couldn’t spare a courier for this rather unorthodox request. But he suddenly and inexplicably warmed up to the idea and actually volunteered to dress up and deliver me himself. The Christmas Spirit strikes again!

Upon arrival in Australia, the manager met me in full uniform, but that wasn’t all. He’d brought one of his couriers, plus a CouriersPlease van along for the ride as well! They even had a reinforced box prepared for me that they’d already tested at the office. I’d thought it would be easiest to walk up to the doorway, and then jump in the box while they rang the doorbell. But no, they insisted; my sister might see me through the window and they certainly didn’t want to jeopardize my Christmas surprise. Instead, they parked a few hundred meters up the street, where they loaded me in the box and carried me all the way up to my sister’s, where they rang the doorbell and announced they had a delivery for her.

I couldn’t see the look on my sister’s face as she opened the door to couriers with a surprise delivery, but I could tell from her voice that she was more than a little perplexed. This soon morphed into utter disbelief and shock when the box was opened and she saw her older sister sitting inside smiling up at her. She was at a complete loss for words, and I will never forget the look on her face as she opened those flaps on the box.

It was such a gift to be able to attend my sister’s graduation, and to show her my love by giving her the most unique, unconventional Christmas present in the history of our family. It was a memory both she and I will cherish forever. It also served as a lesson for me: never, ever underestimate the power of the Christmas Spirit. It can move hearts, minds and yes, even people in boxes.

—Heather Thompson

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MISC -- HL 376 (3)

The New Delta Air Lines Long Haul Aircraft Coming in 2026

Delta Air Lines has made some unique fleet decisions compared to other US carriers. On the widebody front, it has gone with Airbus for new twin-aisle planes, while American and United rely on Boeing jets. In addition, both of Delta's competitors fly a small fleet of Boeing 777-300ERs as their flagship aircraft (20 in the case of American and 22 in the case of United). Meanwhile, Delta's largest aircraft is the Airbus A350-900, an airliner more comparable in size to the Boeing 777-200ER.

Soon, however, this will change, as Delta Air Lines holds orders for 20 A350-1000's, which are nearly the same size as the 777-300ER. These will be the largest aircraft that Delta has operated since the retirement of the Boeing 747 in 2017, and the Atlanta-based carrier intends to begin taking delivery of these planes in 2026. As such, they will serve a new role for the airline, and they're also expected to debut new interiors, given the age of the carrier's current premium products.

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Delta's Airbus A350-1000 Order

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In 2024, Delta Air Lines ordered 20 Airbus A350-1000s along with 20 options. The carrier currently has 39 A350-900s in service and five more on order, for a combined total of 44 planes. Once the A350-1000s are delivered, this will total 64 aircraft, and if Delta decides to exercise its 20 options, this will add up to 84 Airbus A350 family aircraft in Delta's fleet. This would make it the world's third-largest operator of the Airbus A350, behind only Air France and Turkish Airlines.

The A350-1000 is a larger variant of the A350-900. It features a fuselage stretch that matches the length of the Boeing 777-300ER, although the latter holds more passengers as it seats ten-abreast in economy (as opposed to nine-abreast on the A350). However, the A350's more space-efficient interior layout helps close the gap slightly.

The A350-1000 features a larger wing and new landing gear compared to the A350-900, along with more powerful Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines. This model is available with a Maximum Takeoff Weight of up to 322 tons, and it has a range of up to 9,000 NM (16,688 km). While its sales have historically lagged significantly behind the A350-900, the A350-1000 has outsold the A350-900 in 2025.

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Delta’s Retiree Newsletter:

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Stay informed with Delta’s Retirees Newsletter  Quick Links: SkyHub & Tutorials | Benefits and Planning | Pass Travel | Centennial and Events | Travel News | Useful Links  SKYHUB & TUTORIALS Welcome to SkyHub — Your New Alumni Connection Space!    Have you joined SkyHub yet? SkyHub is Delta’s internal social and communications platform, powered by Workvivo. It’s a central space where employees and retirees can stay informed with company news, HR updates, engage with other alumni and share stories across the Delta family. For retirees especially, it’s a meaningful way to stay connected! If you haven’t received your invite yet, please reach out to SkyHubITsupport@delta.com for assistance. Your invite should come from: Delta Air Lines no-reply@skyhub.delta.com. Once you activate your account, you can log in anytime at: 👉 https://workvivo.com/login   SkyHub Video Tutorials Are Live We’ve launched a new Alumni Deltanet page with quick video tutorials to help you get the most out of SkyHub! Whether you're updating your profile, managing notifications or learning how to post — we’ve got you covered. Watch tutorials on: Notification Settings Profile Settings Forgot Password How to Post How to Bookmark Reactions We’re also working on exciting improvements like tagging, direct messaging and the ability to edit replies — plus more videos coming soon! MORE INFORMATION | Deltanet BENEFITS & PLANNING  Free Will Preparation Service - MetLife Legal  The free Will Preparation service is available to Retirees who have life insurance coverage through Delta, Basic or Optional Life. This includes enrolled retirees and their spouse/domestic partner. The service is provided by MetLife Legal Plans and includes: Free consultations Will preparation and updates Testamentary trusts Codicils To access the service, call MetLife Legal Plans at 800-821-6400 (M–F, 8am–7pm ET). Delta’s group number is 300533. LEARN MORE | Deltanet     Medicare Made Easy – Just for the Delta Family Thinking about Medicare? Join the Insurance Trust for Delta Retirees (ITDR) for an in-person Meet & Greet to learn about exclusive group Medicare plans, dental and vision options and connect with fellow Delta retirees. Multiple sessions will be offered near ATL and MSP. MORE INFORMATION | View all events & register   Open Enrollment Begins Nov. 4  Open Enrollment for the 2026 plan year runs from Monday, Nov. 4 through Wednesday, Nov. 19. More information will be shared soon, including how to access the Open Enrollment Headquarters via self-service on Benefits Direct. Stay tuned and be prepared to make your selections as soon as the election window opens. 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More details will be shared directly with registered attendees in the days leading up to the event. During the event, retirees can enjoy exclusive access to The Legacy Lounge — a dedicated space with curated food, entertainment and experiences designed just for our Delta retirees and alumni. For more information about parking, bag policy, entertainment schedule, mobility accommodations and FAQs, visit Alumni Deltanet.  MORE INFORMATION | Deltanet TRAVEL NEWS   Sardinia & Malta: Your Votes Made It Happen!  Thank you to everyone who voted in Delta’s first-ever Route Race! With nearly 150,000 votes cast, the results were split — SkyMiles Members chose Sardinia and Delta employees chose Malta. So, Delta is adding both destinations to the map in Summer 2026! This exciting milestone shows the power of our Delta community in shaping the future of travel. Sardinia and Malta will be served nonstop from New York–JFK, offering unforgettable Mediterranean experiences. MORE INFORMATION | Delta News Hub   What’s New in Delta’s Network Delta is expanding its global network with exciting new routes and enhanced service across key cities. From Boston, look for new nonstop flights to Madrid and Nice, plus boosted service to Barcelona and Milan. In Austin, Delta is adding nonstop service to Denver, Columbus, Kansas City, and Miami, bringing the total destinations from Austin to nearly 30. Looking ahead to Summer 2026, Sardinia and Malta will join the map — thanks to your votes in Delta’s first-ever Route Race. And starting May 21, 2026, Delta will launch daily nonstop service from New York-JFK to Porto, Portugal, offering direct access to one of Europe’s most colorful coastal cities. 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