The S&P 500 has reached 25 all-time highs in 2026, continuing a streak of record-setting years fueled by robust earnings growth and rising investor optimism. Key contributors include Nvidia, Apple, and especially Micron Technology, whose 208% return significantly boosted the index despite its smaller weight. While earnings are growing rapidly, the rising price-to-earnings ratio suggests some gains come from higher valuations, which could reverse if earnings slow. Historical data shows a median 8.25% gain in the six months following new highs, but past exceptions like 2007 warn investors to stay cautious and favor broad index ownership over betting on individual stocks.
Nvidia reported a strong Q1 FY27 with $81.6 billion in revenue, up 85%, and a 140% increase in non-GAAP EPS, signaling robust growth beyond Big Tech reliance. The company now earns $37 billion from AI, industrial, and enterprise sectors, diversifying...
Equity markets surged last week, led by the Nasdaq and major tech stocks like Nvidia, which rose 11.6%. The rally was driven by a weaker-than-expected employment report, which investors saw as reducing the risk of aggressive Federal Reserve interest ...
In 2026, the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) has outperformed the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) by about 20 percentage points due to its more balanced stock weighting. SMH focuses heavily on a few mega-cap chip companies, making it vulnerable when ...
Ray Dalio favors NVIDIA as the top AI chip stock due to its strong cash flow, reasonable valuation, and durable growth in AI infrastructure. NVIDIA reported $81.6 billion revenue last quarter, with a forward P/E of 23 and $48.55 billion free cash flo...
The Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF (VGT) is heavily concentrated in just three tech giants: Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, which make up about 39% of the fund. This concentration poses a risk for long-term holders who face significant ...
