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S&P 500 rises 9.3% YTD, led by tech and small caps, with commodities and select international markets also strong.

Market News
04 Jul 2026
Seeking Alpha
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The S&P 500 has gained 9.3% year-to-date, with small and microcap stocks outperforming larger companies. Technology sectors lead gains, driven by enthusiasm around AI, while Communication Services lag but may present buying opportunities. Commodities, especially crude oil, have outperformed, and international markets like Turkey and South Korea show strong returns. Despite macroeconomic challenges, market gains continue, fueled by excess liquidity and passive investment flows, though caution is advised as this cycle may not last indefinitely.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's iconic leather jacket goes on auction at Sotheby's, estimated at $40,000-$60,000.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's iconic leather jacket goes on auction at Sotheby's, estimated at $40,000-$60,000.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's signature black leather jacket, worn at a Taipei tech conference and signed by him, is set for auction at Sotheby's starting July 7. The Tom Ford jacket symbolizes Huang's public image and Nvidia's rise in the AI sector, wit...

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Nvidia's strong AI position defies skepticism, trading near sector average with growth potential overlooked

Nvidia's strong AI position defies skepticism, trading near sector average with growth potential overlooked

Nvidia remains a dominant player in the AI ecosystem, supported by its integrated hardware-software approach and aggressive market strategies. Despite rising competition and custom chip efforts by major cloud providers, Nvidia has increased its marke...

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Bullish
1 day ago
Intel stock soars 435% in a year, fueled by AI boom and US government investment.

Intel stock soars 435% in a year, fueled by AI boom and US government investment.

Intel's stock price surged 435% from $22.49 in July 2025 to $120.35 in July 2026, driven by efforts to revive its core business, the AI industry boom, and a significant $8.9 billion investment from the US government in 2025. This turnaround followed ...

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Bullish
1 day ago
Michael Burry opens a new short position on Micron, citing overvaluation and poor long-term returns.

Michael Burry opens a new short position on Micron, citing overvaluation and poor long-term returns.

Michael Burry, known for predicting the 2008 housing crash, has initiated a short position on Micron, arguing the stock is overvalued after a 209% rally this year. He highlights Micron's history of severe price drops, weak profitability metrics, and ...

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Bearish
1 day ago
AI chip stocks lose $137B as Meta plans to rent excess AI capacity, shaking market confidence.

AI chip stocks lose $137B as Meta plans to rent excess AI capacity, shaking market confidence.

On July 2, major AI semiconductor stocks Nvidia, AMD, and Intel lost a combined $137 billion in market value after reports surfaced that Meta Platforms plans to rent out its excess AI capacity. This move raised concerns about oversupply in AI hardwar...

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Bearish
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