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Asian markets were mixed Thursday as investors weighed a high-stakes US-China summit and persistent inflation concerns, which tempered optimism fuelled by record highs on Wall Street.The cautious mood came after another tech-led rally on Wall Street, where the Nasdaq and S&P 500 hit fresh record highs overnight, buoyed by robust earnings and continued enthusiasm for artificial intelligence investment.
I’ve been studying portfolio concentration for years, and one stat from Schwab’s On Investing podcast keeps echoing in my head. In 2022, the Magnificent Seven fell roughly 40% while the S&P 500 dropped 18%. Our data confirms the pain: SPY shed 20% that calendar year, while Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) collapsed 64%, NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) fell 51%, ... The Magnificent Seven Fell 40% While the S&P Dropped 18%: Here’s How Much Tech Concentration You Can Actually Afford
Major U.S. indices ended Wednesday mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping 0.14% to 49,693.20, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.58% to 7,444.25 and the Nasdaq climbed 1.20% to 26,402.34. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors through the day: Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) Cisco’s stock climbed 2.60%, closing at $101.87 after reaching an intraday high of $102.01 and a low of $99.29. The stock’s 52-week range is between $60.84 and $102.01. I
President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday after spending the night in the Chinese capital, as global markets edged higher on cautious optimism ahead of high-stakes U.S.-China talks. Markets Rise Ahead Of US–China Talks Late Wednesday, Dow futures rose 120.00 points, or 0.24%, to 49,912.00, while S&P 500 futures added 14.50 points, or 0.19%, to 7,484.00 and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 167.75 points, or 0.57%, to 29,647.00 as of around 8:29 p.m. EDT. I
One billionaire fund manager is sounding the alarm on a potential market correction -- and history points to one stock that thrives when others struggle.
Oil prices moved slightly lower on Wednesday, but markets were buoyed to new heights by the strength of the tech sector. Plus, the new Federal Reserve chair cleared his final confirmation hurdle this afternoon, which likely alleviated some lingering uncertainty at the central bank, and among investors. Incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh was confirmed by the Senate with a vote of 54-45 on Wednesday afternoon, becoming the 17th person to take on the job.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Monday emphasized the push for a U.S. semiconductor manufacturing boom that would expand domestic chip production and reduce U.S. reliance on foreign supply chains. Semiconductor Boom On The Way In a post on X, Lutnick...
<body><p>STORY: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq gained ground on Wednesday with a boost from artificial intelligence-related tech shares.</p><p>The Dow actually fell slightly while the S&P gained about six-tenths of one percent and the Nasdaq added double that with the two indexes notching record closing highs.</p><p>The markets looked past data from the Labor Department showing producer prices jumped by 1.4% last month, the largest monthly increase in four years.</p><p>Tom Hainlin, national investment strategist with U.S. Bank Asset Management says he isn’t sure if these numbers will persist and what impact they will have on profits.</p><p>“Obviously, manufacturers and other importers are dealing with high prices due to tariffs and also due to high energy prices. I think the question is, this a temporary bump in producer prices or is it something that will ultimately eat into their profit margins? But we've seen strong investment in productivity tools . And we've seen profit margins remain pretty sturdy in here, which is driving corporate profits. But if this is a one-time blip, this can get managed through the corporate profit cycle.”</p><p>The recent inflation data is dousing any remaining hopes for a near-term rate cut from the Federal Reserve. </p><p>In fact, Boston Fed President Susan Collins said on Wednesday that a rate hike could be in the cards if inflation pressures fail to subside.</p><p>Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell, was confirmed by the Senate in a vote along party lines.</p><p>:: Ford</p><p>Stocks on the move included Ford which surged 13% following a Morgan Stanley report highlighting the strength of the company’s energy storage business. </p><p>And Johnson & Johnson climbed nearly 3% after brokerage Leerink Partners upgraded shares to "outperform" from "market perform."</p></body>
The AI trade lifted stocks on Thursday as all eyes were on the crucial Trump-Xi summit that kicked off in Beijing.
Ralph Lauren (RL) closed at $331.62 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.64% move from the prior day.
In the latest trading session, FedEx (FDX) closed at $369.7, marking a -1.79% move from the previous day.
In the closing of the recent trading day, Copart, Inc. (CPRT) stood at $32.94, denoting a -1.5% move from the preceding trading day.
The proposed stake purchase would give CATL-linked buyers a significant ownership position in VNET. The expected Q4 closing, voting arrangements, and AI data center expansion plans will likely influence the next phase of this transition.
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In the most recent trading session, Ross Stores (ROST) closed at $211.76, indicating a -2.72% shift from the previous trading day.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability. But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
Ford’s new battery‑storage arm and a bullish Wall Street call are reshaping its growth story, today, May 13, 2026.
A major investment firm just raised its price target for Plug Power.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ran higher, led by Google, Nvidia, Tesla and other titans. Cisco earnings beat while AI chipmaker Cerebras will price its IPO.
From novel pharmaceuticals to telemedicine, most healthcare companies are on a mission to drive better patient outcomes. But speed bumps such as inventory destockings have persisted in the wake of COVID-19, limiting growth. This has capped returns as the industry’s six-month gain of 3.7% has lagged the S&P 500’s 7.1% climb.
Some institutional investors have been increasing their positions in Lucid stock.
A rebound for technology stocks led Wall Street to records, even though the majority of U.S. stocks fell following another discouraging update on inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.2% to its own record. Nvidia and other tech stocks led the way, a day after stumbling in an industrywide swoon.
Wall Street was split on Wednesday, with stocks charging higher while Treasuries sold off following another poor auction that saw the 30-year Treasury yield reach 5%. The Dow fell 0.1%. Stocks gained despite a high inflation reading: Wholesale energy prices climbed 7.8% in April from March.
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