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.
Apple's leadership shifts as John Ternus takes over as CEO from Tim Cook, who remains Executive Chairman. Ternus promises a major product launch soon, signaling a new era focused on innovation amid rising AI trends. Meanwhile, Nvidia is broadening it...
The Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (SCHG) heavily concentrates its portfolio in just three tech giants—NVIDIA, Apple, and Microsoft—making up nearly a third of its holdings. Despite being marketed as a diversified large-cap growth fund, this concen...
Intel shares climbed 4% and other chip stocks like NVIDIA and AMD also rose, defying expectations that a strong jobs report and increased odds of a September Federal Reserve rate hike would hurt high-multiple tech stocks. The semiconductor sector out...
In 2026, Nvidia and Apple are both outperforming the market by taking contrasting approaches to AI investment. Nvidia focuses on providing the computing power behind AI infrastructure, showing massive revenue growth and high margins with relatively l...
Goldman Sachs highlights that the AI capital spending cycle is in its early stages, driven by a shift from consumer-led to corporate capex-led growth in the US economy. While stocks like NVIDIA led previous gains, the market is now rotating leadershi...
