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Tech: Smaller Names Break Out as the ‘Big 3’ Lag

Tech: Smaller Names Break Out as the ‘Big 3’ Lag

Technology is the worst-performing sector this year. A lot of the weakness is at the top, but some smaller names are breaking out. Apple (AAPL), Nvidia (NVDA) and Microsoft (MSFT) are the three biggest technology stocks, accounting for more than 40 percent of the...

Chips Push Higher Before Big Tech Earnings

Chips Push Higher Before Big Tech Earnings

Fourth-quarter earnings season has begun. Financials were the first major sector to report and the agenda will soon turn to large technology companies like Microsoft and Apple. This article will cover some key dates and recent news on these major growth stocks. It...

Stocks May Be Climbing Another Wall of Worry

Stocks May Be Climbing Another Wall of Worry

Sellers tried to hammer the stock market last week, but buyers came out of the woodwork instead. The S&P 500 initially had bearish momentum, falling almost 1 percent in the first minute of trading on Monday, January 13. The move briefly erased the entire rally...

Is Big Tech Starting 2025 With Bullish Signals?

Is Big Tech Starting 2025 With Bullish Signals?

The Nasdaq-100 may be confirming a breakout as the New Year begins with more strength in AI. The tech-heavy index probed below 21,000 last week before reversing higher. That pullback included tests under its October high, December low and 50-day moving average....

Rollercoaster Week Draws Money from the Sidelines

Rollercoaster Week Draws Money from the Sidelines

The stock market had a rollercoaster week but could be riding bullish momentum into yearend. The S&P 500 slid 2 percent between Friday, December 13 and Friday, December 20. It was the index's second straight negative week, with prices rebounding from a drop of 3.6...

Earnings From Big Technology Stocks Are Coming Soon

Earnings From Big Technology Stocks Are Coming Soon

Third-quarter earnings season has begun. Financials were the first major sector to report and the agenda will soon turn to large technology companies like Microsoft and Apple. This article will cover some key dates and recent news on these major growth stocks....

After Months of Weakness, Are Megacaps Ready for a Comeback?

After Months of Weakness, Are Megacaps Ready for a Comeback?

Megacap growth stocks have lagged for a few months, but some investors may see potential for the tide to turn. The Nasdaq-100 led the market in the first half of 2024, powered by AI stocks like Nvidia (NVDA). It stalled in July as money shifted into sectors like real...

Stocks Keep Climbing as Lower Rates Push Growth Names Higher

Stocks Keep Climbing as Lower Rates Push Growth Names Higher

Large growth stocks are leading the market to new highs again as investors anticipate lower interest rates. The S&P 500 rose almost 2 percent in the holiday-shortened week between Friday, June 28, and Friday, July 5. The index closed above 5,500 for the first time...

Do Stocks Face a Wall of Money — Even After Big Gains?

Do Stocks Face a Wall of Money — Even After Big Gains?

Stocks closed at another record on Wednesday after inflation slowed more than expected. Today we'll consider some key forces driving the rally. Are they exhausted, or could some positives remain in play? Inflation Hits Zero The consumer price index was unchanged in...