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Small-cap stocks are outperforming the S&P 500 in 2026, driven by attractive valuations and accelerating earnings growth projected at 18%. As investors rotate away from high-multiple megacap growth a…
Article compares Vanguard's VONG (large-cap growth) and VBK (small-cap growth) ETFs, highlighting VBK's stronger 2026 performance amid a small-cap resurgence, while VONG offers superior long-term ret…
Small-cap ETFs VB and SPSM are highlighted as attractive plays amid a 2026 rotation from mega-cap tech into undervalued small caps, with the Russell 2000 outperforming the S&P 500 by ~20% YTD.
Large-cap tech companies NVIDIA and Amazon offer balanced quantum computing exposure amid steady progress, with NVIDIA poised for strong earnings growth and Amazon focusing on cloud-based quantum eco…
Top institutional investors increased stakes in Nvidia amid the AI boom, signaling strong confidence in its growth and AI-driven demand. Major players like Dalio and Druckenmiller boosted positions, …
Amazon shares have declined for nine straight days amid growing investor skepticism about AI-driven growth and tech sector volatility, marking one of the longest losing streaks in two decades.
Alphabet plans to raise $20 billion through bonds, including a rare 100-year maturity, to fund extensive AI and tech investments worth $185 billion this year amid strong investor demand despite bond …
Alphabet beat expectations with strong Q4 earnings and 48% cloud revenue growth, but concerns over a massive 2026 spending plan and AI investment returns weighed on shares, despite positive analyst u…
Meta's Q4 expenses rose 40%, driven by high compensation for skilled AI hires as the company reshapes teams with AI, signaling investment in long-term technology transformation.
Amazon's AWS leads growth with 20% Q3 revenue increase, outpacing Azure, while various business units and AI efforts support strong long-term outlook.
Amazon's AWS achieved fastest revenue growth in nearly three years, outpacing Azure, supported by AI and multiple growth catalysts, boosting optimism for strong EPS and cash flow expansion.
Truist Securities projects Amazon's 10.5% growth in 2026 driven by AI innovation, strong e-commerce momentum, and supportive macro trends, favoring large-cap internet stocks.
Small-cap stocks may outperform large-cap tech names like Microsoft in 2026 as Fed rate cuts boost broad economic growth, reducing AI-driven concentration risks in big tech companies.
Citigroup raised Apple’s price target to $330, projecting an 18% upside driven by strong AI investments, making Apple the second-largest S&P 500 company by market cap.
Microsoft shares rose 0.87% in modest intraday trading with no clear catalyst reported.
Alphabet shares jumped 3.59% in a sharp intraday move, reflecting strong buying momentum despite no additional context in the brief headline.
Microsoft shares rose 2.01% in a brief intraday move; no accompanying news or catalyst was provided.
Alphabet director Arnold Frances sold 102 Class C shares under a preplanned 10b5-1 program on Aug 28, 2025 for $207.8 each, totaling $21,195; he retains a large ownership stake.