In 2026, several small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 index surged over 400%, driven by AI infrastructure demand. ETFs like Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth (VTWG) and Inspire Small/Mid Cap (ISMD) held key winners such as Applied Optoelectronics, Aehr Test Systems, and MaxLinear, which supply optical networking and semiconductor testing equipment. This trend highlights investor interest expanding beyond mega-cap tech giants to smaller firms supporting AI deployment. Despite a recent shift favoring large-cap tech, small-cap ETFs remain attractive for exposure to high-growth AI-related stocks.
Apple Inc. was upgraded to a buy rating due to its strategic role as a trusted AI endpoint amid a shift toward agentic AI applications. The company reported strong fiscal Q2 results with normalized EPS rising 21.8% year-over-year to $2.01 and sales i...
June is set to be a significant month for mega-cap tech stocks like Nvidia, Apple, Amazon, and Micron, with key events including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's keynote at Computex 2026. Investors face a busy schedule filled with AI, semiconductor, and sof...
The Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC) remains a popular, low-cost option for diversified tech exposure, driven mainly by large holdings in Nvidia (17.32%) and Apple (14.80%). While the overall forward price-to-earnings ratio looks...
Fidelity's 500 Index Fund (FXAIX) is a mutual fund alternative to popular S&P 500 ETFs like SPY, offering lower total costs for long-term, recurring investors. Unlike ETFs, FXAIX trades once daily at net asset value with no bid-ask spread or premium/...
Microsoft and Apple are leveraging their upcoming developer conferences to embed AI and payment features directly into their platforms, aiming to reduce reliance on third-party apps. Microsoft is focusing on integrating AI tools into Windows and leve...
