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Investors were betting the S&P 500’s next leg higher would come from a broader rally, with more cyclical and speculative stocks joining the biggest winners. Morgan Stanley sees something else. Instead of spreading the risk, investors are apparently retreating toward high-quality ...
SINGAPORE, July 28 (Reuters) - Asian markets fell on Tuesday led by chipmakers on unease about the massive funding demands of the AI boom, while a slide in oil prices did relatively little to lift
Sally Beauty currently trades at $14.64 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 3.7%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 6.2% gain during that period.
Over the past six months, e.l.f. Beauty’s stock price fell to $77.27. Shareholders have lost 10.9% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 6.2%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
A 53-year-old with two decades of maxed-out 401(k) contributions thinks she built a diversified retirement. She may have accidentally built a concentrated AI bet instead, and the one safety net she overlooked could be worth far more than she realizes.
Bruker’s 26.8% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 20.6%, and its stock price has climbed to $60.45 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Alta has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small loss of 2.7% while holding steady at $6.44. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 6.2% gain during that period.
Over the past six months, Napco’s shares (currently trading at $35.37) have posted a disappointing 8.1% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 6.2% gain. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
A brave hero from ancient Greece delivered for the company.
Over the last six months, Champion Homes’s shares have sunk to $81.63, producing a disappointing 5.3% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 6.2% gain. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Broadcom currently trades at $381.47 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 702% since July 2021, blowing past the S&P 500’s 68.3% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 14.6% thanks to its solid quarterly results.
<body><p>STORY: Wall Street ended mixed on Monday, with the Dow gaining half a percent, the S&P 500 virtually flat and the Nasdaq dropping marginally.</p><p>Investors awaited earnings results from Big Tech companies this week, including Microsoft, Amazon, Meta and Apple. Of the four, only Apple has seen significant gains this year, with investors concerned about future returns on massive AI spending.</p><p>Skyler Weinand is chief investment officer at Regan Capital.</p><p>"If they don't come out and beat [estimates], they're going to sell off even further. You're going to see some profit taking. You're going to see some hedge funds and retail [investors] potentially pack it in for the rest of the year, sitting up 10 to 15%. I don't blame them. // I don't really see the opportunity for these companies that have run so much over the past 18 to 24 months on that AI build out. I don't see that as a huge buying opportunity. I would rather be looking at some of the companies that have fallen behind a little bit. Auto manufacturers are having their day right now. Defense companies are having their day. Some of these companies that will continue to print earnings regardless of what comes from AI build out."</p><p>The Philadelphia semiconductor index extended its recent selloff, falling more than 2%. It is down 21% from its record high close on June 22 but remains up 63% in 2026.</p><p>Chinese chipmaker CXMT's stellar debut on Monday and a report that the country has started manufacturing homegrown deep ultraviolet chipmaking tools also signaled intensifying competition for the U.S. semiconductor industry.</p><p>Meanwhile, oil prices slid after President Donald Trump said the administration was having "good talks" with Iran, but warned that U.S. strikes would resume if the negotiations failed to deliver.</p><p>Shares of Occidental Petroleum fell more than 4% and Exxon Mobil also closed lower.</p><p>Traders this week will also turn their attention to Tuesday's start of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting, with traders projecting a more than 60% chance that the central bank will leave rates unchanged, according to CME's FedWatch tool.</p></body>
Regarded as defensive investments, consumer staples stocks are generally safe bets in choppy markets. But they’re also double-edged swords as they often lag in booming conditions, and this pattern has persisted recently. Over the past six months, the industry has recorded a loss of 5.4%, a far cry from the S&P 500’s 6.2% ascent.
The performance of consumer discretionary businesses is closely linked to economic cycles. Over the past six months, it seems like demand may be facing some headwinds as the industry’s 2.2% return has lagged the S&P 500 by 4 percentage points.
Financial providers use their expertise in capital allocation and risk assessment to help facilitate economic growth while offering consumers and businesses essential financial services. Still, investors are uneasy as companies face challenges from an unpredictable interest rate and inflation environment. These doubts have certainly contributed to the industry’s recent underperformance — over the past six months, its 1.4% gain has fallen behind the S&P 500’s 6.2% rise.
Vital Farms (VITL) closed at $13.29 in the latest trading session, marking a +2.07% move from the prior day.
The latest trading day saw Twilio (TWLO) settling at $194.47, representing a +1.57% change from its previous close.
From commerce to culture, software is digitizing every aspect of our lives. The undeniable tailwinds fueling SaaS companies have led to lofty valuation multiples historically, but rich prices also make re-ratings harder and place a ceiling on returns - over the past six months, the industry was flat while the S&P 500 climbed by 6.2%.
United Parcel Service will report its second-quarter results on Tuesday, with Wall Street expecting growth in sales and earnings.
The biggest companies in the world call the S&P 500 (^GSPC) home, but only a handful are still growing rapidly. Some of these industry leaders are executing exceptionally well and rewarding shareholders.
Specialist funds returned nearly 40% as AI drug discovery and deal activity attracted additional capital.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is packed with companies that have built dominant market positions, making it a core index for investors. A select few continue to innovate and expand, setting themselves up for long-term success.
Financial institutions play a critical role, offering everything from consumer banking to wealth management and specialized financial solutions. Still, investors are uneasy as companies face challenges from an unpredictable interest rate and inflation environment. These doubts have certainly contributed to the industry’s recent underperformance — over the past six months, its 1.4% gain has fallen behind the S&P 500’s 6.2% rise.
Coca-Cola is scheduled to report second-quarter earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, kicking off another closely-watched quarter for the global beverage giant. For the quarter ended in June, Wall Street analysts polled by Factset expect Coca-Cola to report adjusted earnings of 93 cents a share on revenue of $13.2 billion, representing 6.9% and 4.4% growth, respectively, from a year earlier. In the first quarter, Coca-Cola’s adjusted earnings rose 18% from a year ago to 86 cents a share, while revenue climbed 12% to $12.5 billion, both topping expectations.
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