Big Tech Driving SPX Records

Earlier coverage

• Fortune · Published 27 Sep 2026

  Thinking about buying stocks instead of a home? The S&P 500 has blown away the housing market

  In coverage record: 28 Sep 2026

  “From December 2015 through December 2025, the Case-Shiller Index of home prices has increased 87%, while the S&P 500 has soared 235%—and that doesn't include dividends that boost returns even higher.”

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• Breitbart News Network · Published 23 Sep 2026

  Asian shares are mixed and oil prices fall after Trump says US and Iran met at the UN

  In coverage record: 24 Sep 2026

  “Wall Street's benchmark S&P 500 edged down less than 0.1% and remained near its all-time high.”

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• Seeking Alpha · Published 23 Sep 2026

  The Trillion-Dollar Stocks Get A New Member

  In coverage record: 24 Sep 2026

  “AMD is not only a winner this week, but year-to-date the stock has risen 190% and is the ninth-best performer in the S&P 500.”

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• Seeking Alpha · Published 23 Sep 2026

  The S&P 500 Is Following The Midterm Playbook

  In coverage record: 24 Sep 2026

  “The S&P 500 is poised to surpass all-time highs, driven by falling oil prices and renewed AI optimism”

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• EUROPE SAYS · Published 21 Sep 2026

  Markets live updates: CBA, ANZ bring forward rate hike forecast, ASX slips despite Wall Street edging up

  In coverage record: 22 Sep 2026

  “A rally in semiconductor stocks supported the index and the tech-centric Nasdaq (+0.4%)”

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• CNBC · Published 21 Sep 2026

  Morgan Stanley's top picks list beat the S&P 500 the last 12 months

  In coverage record: 22 Sep 2026

  “The firm's Vintage Values 2026 portfolio outperformed the S & P 500 by 1,316 basis points from Sept. 9, 2025 to Sept. 11, 2026, posting a return of 32.12% compared to the broad index's return of nearly 19%.”

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• NBC News · Published 21 Sep 2026

  Tech stocks power market surge as bond yields and oil prices tumble

  In coverage record: 22 Sep 2026

  “The S&P 500 index soared by 1.5%, also its best day since early last month.”

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• Seeking Alpha · Published 20 Sep 2026

  S&P 500: Ready For A Melt Up (Technical Analysis)

  In coverage record: 21 Sep 2026

  “The S&P 500 reversed last week's sharp drop, closing nearly flat, supported by technical strength at key levels.”

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• CNBC · Published 17 Sep 2026

  Friday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

  In coverage record: 18 Sep 2026

  “Bloom Energy is up 11% since the Sept. 4 announcement that it would be added to the index, and shares have added 233% year to date.”

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• Business Insider · Published 17 Sep 2026

  Stock Valuations Signal Negative Returns for the S&P 500 for a Decade: BofA

  In coverage record: 18 Sep 2026

  “A better way to gain exposure to the market over the next 10 years, the bank said, is the S&P 500 equal-weighted index.”

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• Markets Insider · Published 13 Sep 2026

  From Fashion to Concrete: J.P. Morgan Says Buy These 2 Stocks

  In coverage record: 14 Sep 2026

  “Across the S&P 500 index, revenues were up 16% year-over-year, and earnings growth came close to 52%. Profit margins are at or near record highs, and better yet, the gains are broad. Some 86% of reporting companies have beaten earnings expectations, a clear sign of a healthy bull market.”

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• Markets Insider · Published 11 Sep 2026

  3 Best ETFs to Buy with 12%+ Upside, According to the AI Analyst

  In coverage record: 12 Sep 2026

  “The AI Analyst's bullish stance on the VOO ETF is based on tech giants like Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), and Alphabet (GOOGL).”

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• The Gateway Pundit · Published 9 Sep 2026

  Nancy Pelosi Disclosed a Multi-Million Dollar AI Investment Just Weeks Before the Stock Blew Up

  In coverage record: 10 Sep 2026

  “Bloom Energy was announced as a new addition to the S&P 500...Bloom Energy shares surged following the announcement, with the stock gaining nearly 40 percent over a five-day period”

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• New York Post · Published 8 Sep 2026

  Nancy Pelosi disclosed at least $3M investment in Bloom Energy weeks before stock soared

  In coverage record: 9 Sep 2026

  “Weeks later, on Sept. 4, it was announced that Bloom Energy will officially join the S&P 500 later this month – sending the stock up nearly 40% over the past five days.”

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• Markets Insider · Published 7 Sep 2026

  Prepare for These Three Stocks to Join the S&P 500 on September 21

  In coverage record: 8 Sep 2026

  “Bloom Energy (BE), Everpure (P), and Illumina (ILMN) will join the benchmark index effective Monday, September 21.”

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• Investor's Business Daily · Published 4 Sep 2026

  Bloom Energy, Illumina, Everpure Rise On S&P 500 Index Inclusion

  In coverage record: 5 Sep 2026

  “Bloom Energy, Illumina, Everpure Rise On S&P 500 Index Inclusion”

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• Markets Insider · Published 4 Sep 2026

  Astera Labs (ALAB) and Bloom Energy (BE) Soar as Investors Bet on S&P 500 Index (SPX) Inclusion

  In coverage record: 5 Sep 2026

  “Companies often see a boost in their stock price when they join the S&P 500. This is because about 30% of the S&P 500 is held by index funds that must buy any new additions. Also, new inclusion signals strong market value and financial stability, boosting investor sentiment.”

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• Markets Insider · Published 4 Sep 2026

  Bloom Energy Stock (BE) Is Rising 6% in Friday’s After-Hours Trading - Here’s Why

  In coverage record: 5 Sep 2026

  “The rebalance also affects the S&P 100, where large tech names continue to gain ground. Dell Technologies (DELL), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Arista Networks (ANET), and SanDisk (SNDK) will be added.”

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• Morningstar · Published 3 Sep 2026

  How the Largest Stock ETFs Performed

  In coverage record: 4 Sep 2026

  “In August, the Vanguard 500 Index Fund rose 2.72%, while the average large blend fund gained 2.39%. The fund outperformed 65% of its peers. The $1.7 trillion fund has climbed 20.34% over the past year, outperforming the average fund in its category, which rose 18.00%.”

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• Los Angeles Times · Published 2 Sep 2026

  Wall Street rises as tech stocks climb and oil prices, bond yields hold relatively steady

  In coverage record: 3 Sep 2026

  “The AI boom has been the key driver behind the S&P 500's gains this year. When rates rise, we tend to worry about what will that do to economic growth, and that puts some caution in the market. On the flip side, you get AI spending, a good report from a company like Dell, and the market takes over again and says, 'Oh, we still have this AI spending tailwind.'”

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• Barchart · Published 2 Sep 2026

  Is TJX Companies Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

  In coverage record: 3 Sep 2026

  “Over the past three months, TJX stock declined 12.8%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) marginal gains during the same time frame. Shares of TJX fell 13.2% on a YTD basis and dipped 2.4% over the past 52 weeks, notably underperforming SPX's YTD gains of 11.5% and 18.1% returns over the last year.”

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• Kiplinger · Published 1 Sep 2026

  RSP vs SPY: Why These S&P 500 ETFs Have Such Different 20-Year Returns

  In coverage record: 2 Sep 2026

  “The link is still strong when macro fears dominate, but it is much weaker when investor confidence is strong... Notice how the SPY's outperformance vs RSP widened substantially over the past few years. As Colas notes above, that's mostly due to the AI story.”

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• Investor's Business Daily · Published 31 Aug 2026

  Tesla Tops S&P 500. Was It Cybercab Buzz, Or Elon Musk's New FSD Tease?

  In coverage record: 1 Sep 2026

  “TITLE: Tesla Tops S&P 500. Was It Cybercab Buzz, Or Elon Musk's New FSD Tease?”

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• Barchart · Published 31 Aug 2026

  Is Verizon Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

  In coverage record: 1 Sep 2026

  “The stock has grown 13.5% over the past 52 weeks, while SPX delivered 18.6% returns over the same time frame.”

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• Fortune · Published 28 Aug 2026

  Why ‘equal weight’ S&P 500 funds are having a moment-and are up almost 16% this year alone

  In coverage record: 29 Aug 2026

  “Several smaller S&P 500 stocks have performed exceptionally in 2026, and equal weighting gives those stocks more weight. RSP is therefore not just avoiding tech's laggards—it is capturing upside from smaller names that a cap-weighted fund would barely register.”

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• The Irish Times · Published 27 Aug 2026

  Nvidia’s outlook fuels global tech stock rally

  In coverage record: 28 Aug 2026

  “The S&P 500 added 0.6 per cent, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was ahead by just over 0.2 per cent.”

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• Barchart · Published 27 Aug 2026

  Tech stocks lead Wall Street after Nvidia, Salesforce and others say AI is creating big growth

  In coverage record: 28 Aug 2026

  “Technology stocks are leading Wall Street on Thursday after Nvidia, Salesforce and others reported even fatter profits for the spring than analysts expected. The S&P 500 added 0.4% and pulled closer to its all-time high set earlier this month.”

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• Cable News Network · Published 27 Aug 2026

  AI’s rally is disguising a massive slump in tech stocks

  In coverage record: 28 Aug 2026

  “Chip stocks have accounted for 37% of those market value gains, according to Mike O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading. The semiconductor industry accounts for nearly a third of the S&P 500's market value, according to Stifel, an investment bank.”

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• International Business Times · Published 26 Aug 2026

  S&P 500 Pullback Puts Bulls on Alert About Whether The 8,000 Level Is Still Within Reach

  In coverage record: 27 Aug 2026

  “Holding that range would keep the record highs within striking distance. A move above the August 13 intraday peak of 7,816.70 would mark a fresh record and could shift traders' attention toward the psychologically important 8,000 level.”

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• International Business Times · Published 24 Aug 2026

  Tech Giants Dominated The S&P 500 For Years. Now The Other 493 Stocks Are Catching Up.

  In coverage record: 25 Aug 2026

  “Earnings growth among the other 493 companies in the index has helped support that shift. Industrials, materials and financial stocks were among the groups outperforming the broader S&P 500.”

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• CNBC · Published 23 Aug 2026

  Equal-weight S&P 500 is winning as its biggest trade hits $100 billion

  In coverage record: 24 Aug 2026

  “The market has been talking about the need to diversify from the Mag 7 for years, and we're actually seeing that playbook work. It's not all about the Mag 7. Other stocks are catching up, earnings growth is strong in the other 493 [of the S&P 500 Index], projections for earnings for the other 493 are strong. This is supportive for equal weighting.”

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• Investor's Business Daily · Published 18 Aug 2026

  11 S&P 500 Stocks Soar To Record Highs In The Blink Of An Eye

  In coverage record: 19 Aug 2026

  “11 S&P 500 Stocks Soar To Record Highs In The Blink Of An Eye”

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• Investor's Business Daily · Published 17 Aug 2026

  Sandisk, S&P 500's Best Stock In 2026, Leads Index With A Bullish Move

  In coverage record: 18 Aug 2026

  “Sandisk, S&P 500's Best Stock In 2026, Leads Index With A Bullish Move”

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• The Economic Times · Published 14 Aug 2026

  Reddit gets S&P 500 boost: What investors need to know

  In coverage record: 15 Aug 2026

  “The inclusion is expected to generate buying from index-tracking mutual funds and ETFs, which need to adjust their portfolios to reflect Reddit's addition to the benchmark. This anticipated institutional demand helped fuel the after-hours rally.”

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• The Verge · Published 14 Aug 2026

  Reddit is joining the S&P 500.

  In coverage record: 15 Aug 2026

  “Reddit is joining the S&P 500. The change is set to kick in on Tuesday.”

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• Reuters · Published 14 Aug 2026

  Reddit surges on S&P 500 inclusion, set to replace AvalonBay

  In coverage record: 15 Aug 2026

  “Stephens analyst Melissa Roberts said new S&P 500 additions have historically outperformed the benchmark from announcement to inclusion, with the biggest gains coming the day after the announcement.”

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• Fortune · Published 14 Aug 2026

  Current price of silver as of Friday, Aug. 14, 2026

  In coverage record: 15 Aug 2026

  “Since 1921, silver has underperformed the S&P 500 by roughly 96%. In other words, matching your investment equally between silver and stocks then would leave the silver portion approximately 96% lower in value today.”

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• Fox Business · Published 13 Aug 2026

  LARRY KUDLOW: 156.4 million American adults love the new S&P 500 record high

  In coverage record: 14 Aug 2026

  “Roughly 156 million American adults. That's right. Ordinary working folks are participants in the stock market... roughly 58 percent of adults, according to the Gallup poll, which comes to about 156 million American adults who own stock one way or another.”

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• Devdiscourse · Published 13 Aug 2026

  Tech Renaissance Boosts S&P 500 Amid Market Fluctuations

  In coverage record: 14 Aug 2026

  “The S&P 500 saw an intraday record high on Thursday, fueled by gains in technology stocks including semiconductors, amid falling crude oil prices and stable inflation, which buoyed risk appetite among traders.”

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• Finbold · Published 12 Aug 2026

  Historically ominous stock market crash signal just got triggered

  In coverage record: 13 Aug 2026

  “The S&P 500 has continued setting new highs in 2026, with some analysts projecting a record high of above 8,000 by year-end, supported by strong technology earnings.”

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• CoinGape · Published 11 Aug 2026

  NVIDIA Releases Open-Source Nemotron 3.5 Lightning AI Model

  In coverage record: 12 Aug 2026

  “The stock is also up over 15% year-to-date (YTD) as the S&P 500 continues to reach new highs, approaching the $8,000 psychological level.”

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• Seeking Alpha · Published 10 Aug 2026

  The S&P Is Ignoring Semiconductor Crashes

  In coverage record: 11 Aug 2026

  “Silicon and equipment run 41% average operating margins. Models and applications run -59%. The 82% of the index outside semis is on the subsidized side.”

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• International Business Times · Published 10 Aug 2026

  Strong Corporate Earnings And AI Spending Lead JPMorgan To Lift Its S&P 500 Forecast For The Second Time In Two Months

  In coverage record: 11 Aug 2026

  “JPMorgan strategists raised their S&P 500 forecast for the second time in two months, claiming the index will rise to 8,000 buoyed by strong corporate earnings and continued AI spending. As elevated backlogs convert into recognized revenue, cloud growth should remain well supported, helping validate rising AI capex.”

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• The New Zealand Herald · Published 9 Aug 2026

  Why the S&P 500 is rising as 89 stocks fall at least 30% - Mark Lister

  In coverage record: 10 Aug 2026

  “Those are not the sort of statistics you'd normally associate with an index sitting very close to a record. While the S&P 500 index has been relatively steady, the winners and losers beneath the surface have changed dramatically.”

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• Forbes · Published 9 Aug 2026

  S&P 500 Earnings Beat Expectations As AI Leaders Remain In Focus

  In coverage record: 10 Aug 2026

  “S&P 500 Earnings Beat Expectations As AI Leaders Remain In Focus. Because technology companies are critical drivers of earnings growth and account for a significant percentage of the S&P 500's market capitalization, the Magnificent 7 remains the group to watch this earnings season.”

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• Fortune · Published 7 Aug 2026

  Current price of silver as of Friday, Aug. 7, 2026

  In coverage record: 8 Aug 2026

  “Since 1921, silver has underperformed the S&P 500 by roughly 96%. In other words, matching your investment equally between silver and stocks then would leave the silver portion approximately 96% lower in value today.”

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• scanx.trade · Published 7 Aug 2026

  S&P 500 Unofficially Closes Up 51.69 Points, or 0.67 Percent, at 7,761.65

  In coverage record: 8 Aug 2026

  “The S&P 500 unofficially closed higher in the latest trading session, advancing 51.69 points to settle at 7,761.65. The benchmark index registered a gain of 0.67% on the day, reflecting broad-based upward movement across the market.”

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• Natural News · Published 5 Aug 2026

  Dow Surges 900 Points, S&P 500 Closes Above 7,700 as Oil Falls on Iran Deal Hopes

  In coverage record: 6 Aug 2026

  “More than 84% of S&P 500 companies that have reported earnings beat analyst expectations, according to FactSet data cited by CNBC. Palantir reported blowout second-quarter results, which CEO Alex Karp described as 'otherworldly' because of demand tied to artificial intelligence (AI) sovereignty.”

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• Cointelegraph · Published 5 Aug 2026

  Bitcoin Treads Water As Gold, S&P 500 See Significant Gains

  In coverage record: 6 Aug 2026

  “Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted that 66% of S&P 500 stocks were now above their 50-day moving average, with 57% beating the index's standard benchmark tracker.”

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• Benzinga · Published 4 Aug 2026

  5 Finance Stocks Growing Faster than Tech

  In coverage record: 5 Aug 2026

  “The S&P 500 finally made its first new all-time high in over two months this week, but this long-awaited milestone has obscured some of the market's best-performing sectors. In particular, financials have been on an extraordinary run, with the Financial Select Sector SPDR fund up nearly 20% since the end of March.”

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• Benzinga · Published 3 Aug 2026

  Warren Buffett's Wealth-Building Strategy Points to This One ETF for Long-Term Investors

  In coverage record: 4 Aug 2026

  “The fund provides self-correcting exposure to America's largest companies and has delivered a robust 10-year trailing return of 15.47%. VOO ETF was up 8.70% year-to-date and 18.18% over the last year.”

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• OilPrice · Published 3 Aug 2026

  Big Oil Companies Report Record Profits Amid High Oil Prices

  In coverage record: 4 Aug 2026

  “Investors will be looking beyond another likely jump in profits to gauge how management teams expect the current oil rally to hold up through the second half of the year. Capital spending, shareholder returns, production guidance, trading performance and any changes to long-term investment plans will be closely scrutinized”

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• Benzinga · Published 2 Aug 2026

  Stock Market This Week: Top Three Catalysts for S&P 500 and Dow Jones

  In coverage record: 3 Aug 2026

  “Most of these companies are expected to report another quarter of strong financial results, extending the upbeat earnings trend seen across corporate America. For example, analysts expect Palantir's revenue to rise 80% year over year to $1.8 billion, while AMD's revenue is projected to increase 47% to $11.3 billion.”

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• Benzinga · Published 1 Aug 2026

  S&P 500 Earnings Growth Hits 47.4%, Best Since 2021

  In coverage record: 2 Aug 2026

  “the index recovered as the earnings season gained momentum, with four Magnificent Seven companies publishing their numbers. All these companies released strong metrics, helped by their cloud computing divisions. For example, Amazon's AWS revenue jumped by 37% YoY, while Azure grew by 42% during the quarter.”

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• EUROPE SAYS · Published 31 Jul 2026

  Dow Jones, S&P 500 lead Wall Street into the red, Amazon surges on AI hopes

  In coverage record: 1 Aug 2026

  “S&P 500 earnings growth among companies that have reported so far has reached 37% year over year, the fastest pace since the third quarter of 2021. Investors could increasingly focus on US earnings outperformance, which may support further gains in American equities through the summer.”

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• Devdiscourse · Published 31 Jul 2026

  US STOCKS-Wall Street ends higher as Amazon soothes AI jitters

  In coverage record: 1 Aug 2026

  “Analysts on average expect S&P 500 aggregate second-quarter earnings to soar 48% from a year ago, with AI-related stocks accounting for much of that growth, according to LSEG I/B/E/S.”

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• Seeking Alpha · Published 31 Jul 2026

  S&P 500 To 10,000 - Why, When, And How Stocks Get There

  In coverage record: 1 Aug 2026

  “record stock prices, resilient consumer spending, rising productivity, and accelerating capital investment continue to support economic growth”

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• Barchart · Published 30 Jul 2026

  Stocks Settle Sharply Higher as Microsoft Leads a Surge in Tech Stocks

  In coverage record: 31 Jul 2026

  “AI infrastructure stocks set to contribute nearly 60% of the S&P 500's earnings-per-share growth in Q2.”

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• The Globe and Mail · Published 30 Jul 2026

  CIBC’s Sid Mokhtari on how to navigate the volatility and why investors should be turning to value stocks

  In coverage record: 31 Jul 2026

  “I still see a bullish secular narrative for the S&P 500, which will trickle down to the TSX Index as well. But growth may consolidate and pause. I don't necessarily think that we will lose growth.”

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• Benzinga · Published 29 Jul 2026

  Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?

  In coverage record: 30 Jul 2026

  “The S&P 500 edged higher on Tuesday as investors rotated into old-economy sectors while semiconductor stocks remained under pressure.”

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• Finbold · Published 29 Jul 2026

  Expert maps upcoming 10% S&P 500 crash

  In coverage record: 30 Jul 2026

  “The S&P 500 remains near record territory after posting its strongest quarterly performance since 2020. The benchmark index has gained roughly 9.5% year-to-date, supported by robust corporate earnings, resilient economic data, and continued investment tied to artificial intelligence.”

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• The Straits Times · Published 28 Jul 2026

  Apple becomes second company to hit US$5 trillion in market value

  In coverage record: 29 Jul 2026

  “Apple became just the second company ever to achieve a US$5 trillion (S$6.4 trillion) market valuation. Apple is now the biggest company in the S&P 500 Index.”

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• Benzinga · Published 24 Jul 2026

  Magnificent 7 Payout Ratio Drops to 37%: Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer Asks if it's 'The End of an Era?' as M

  In coverage record: 25 Jul 2026

  “Astoria Advisors recommends reallocating capital into equal-weight strategies and financial sectors to manage risk appropriately. As capital expenditures accelerate, investment managers warn that historical leadership from mega-caps is fading.”

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• The Motley Fool Australia · Published 22 Jul 2026

  3 Vanguard ETFs to buy with $30,000

  In coverage record: 23 Jul 2026

  “I also like how the S&P 500 changes as the economy develops. Companies that keep growing can become more influential within the index, while fading businesses gradually lose weight or leave altogether. That makes the ETF more adaptable than a portfolio built around a fixed collection of today's popular stocks.”

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• Fortune · Published 19 Jul 2026

  Nvidia and Apple get a cut of every baby's $1,000 Trump Account

  In coverage record: 20 Jul 2026

  “These accounts will support and boost the value of U.S. stocks, since a growing number of people – well, children – will be putting significant sums of money into the market that won't be easy or cost-free to withdraw.”

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• The Economic Times · Published 18 Jul 2026

  Wall Street Week Ahead: Alphabet, Intel results in focus for AI trade as US earnings rev up

  In coverage record: 19 Jul 2026

  “Increasing expectations for profit strength this year have provided bedrock support for investors' enthusiasm for stocks...S&P 500 earnings projected up a whopping 26% in the period. And the reason it does is because the fundamentals have been resilient, and the earnings continue to be outstanding.”

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• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 16 Jul 2026

  Slumping AI stocks overshadow gains for the rest of Wall Street, while oil prices drift

  In coverage record: 17 Jul 2026

  “The S&P 500 fell 0.3%, a day after it pulled within 0.5% of its all-time high set last month.”

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• Moneycontrol · Published 11 Jul 2026

  Wall Street ends higher as investors turn to earnings season

  In coverage record: 12 Jul 2026

  “Analysts are expecting S&P 500 earnings to surge 24% from a year earlier, with technology companies driving much of the growth, according to LSEG I/B/E/S.”

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• CNBC TV18 · Published 11 Jul 2026

  US markets rise for second straight week; SK Hynix's listing steals the show

  In coverage record: 12 Jul 2026

  “Gains in materials and communication services drove the 0.4% increase in the S&P 500.”

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• The Motley Fool Australia · Published 11 Jul 2026

  Magnificent 8? Meet the US tech stock up 215% in 2026

  In coverage record: 12 Jul 2026

  “These gains give the company a market capitalisation of US$1.11 trillion today. So we have another trillion-dollar tech stock at the top of the US markets.”

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• Devdiscourse · Published 10 Jul 2026

  S&P 500 Approaches Record as SK Hynix Ignites AI Trade Revival

  In coverage record: 11 Jul 2026

  “The S&P 500 closed in on a record high Friday, fueled by South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix's impressive Nasdaq debut.”

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• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 10 Jul 2026

  US stocks rise as Wall Street shows it's still hungry for AI winners

  In coverage record: 11 Jul 2026

  “U.S. stocks ticked higher Friday after Wall Street showed its appetite is still big for winners of the artificial-intelligence boom.”

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• Devdiscourse · Published 10 Jul 2026

  Record-Setting Rally: S&P 500 Nears New High Amid AI and Chipmaker Excitement

  In coverage record: 11 Jul 2026

  “The S&P 500 edged closer to an all-time high, buoyed by SK Hynix's impressive debut on the Nasdaq that invigorated the memory-chip industry.”

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• Benzinga · Published 10 Jul 2026

  Nasdaq Jumps Over 300 Points as Semiconductor Stocks Gain: Investor Sentiment Improves, Fear & Greed Inde

  In coverage record: 11 Jul 2026

  “Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed on a positive note, with information technology, consumer discretionary and financial stocks recording the biggest gains on Thursday.”

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• CNBC · Published 7 Jul 2026

  The case for S&P 500 8,000 and sticking with Micron, per Trivariate

  In coverage record: 8 Jul 2026

  “The sector is expected to account for about 59% of earnings expansion over the next two years, which is an 'incredibly high' share, according to Parker. 'We think it is hard for the market to go up a lot, and Technology to lag meaningfully,' he said.”

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• Chicago Tribune · Published 6 Jul 2026

  Rebounding AI stocks send the S&P 500 within 1% of its record

  In coverage record: 7 Jul 2026

  “A rebound for AI stocks is sending indexes higher on Wall Street Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% and is back within 1% of its all-time high, even though the majority of stocks within the index fell.”

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• Markets Insider · Published 3 Jul 2026

  VOO vs. VOOG: Which Vanguard ETF Offers Higher Upside for Investors?

  In coverage record: 4 Jul 2026

  “VOOG currently carries a Strong Buy rating with over 28% upside potential, reflecting its focus on high-growth stocks. VOO, meanwhile, has a Moderate Buy rating with 21.6% upside potential, offering stable market exposure.”

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• Markets Insider · Published 3 Jul 2026

  Stock Market Week Ahead: AI Pressure Meets Incoming Economic Signals

  In coverage record: 4 Jul 2026

  “the best quarter for the S&P 500 (SPX) since 2020”

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• Fortune · Published 2 Jul 2026

  Sam Altman seeks new world order for AI as OpenAI slowly loses ground to Google and Anthropic

  In coverage record: 3 Jul 2026

  “S&P 500 EPS growth excluding the Magnificent Seven — bolstered by the memory makers — was 17.5% in the first quarter and is expected to eclipse 20.5% in the second quarter.”

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• The Economic Times · Published 1 Jul 2026

  Dow Jones hits record intraday high before closing lower, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall - here’s why US stock market started July in red

  In coverage record: 2 Jul 2026

  “A total of 32 companies in the S&P 500 traded at new 52-week highs on Wednesday. Only five companies reached new 52-week lows.”

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• CNBC TV18 · Published 24 Jun 2026

  JPMorgan hikes 2026 S&P 500 target, but sees hurdles ahead for stocks

  In coverage record: 25 Jun 2026

  “Stocks will keep going higher — just not in a straight line, according to JPMorgan. Strategist Dubravko Lakos-Bujas raised his year-end S&P 500 target to 7,800 from 7,200.”

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• MarketScreener · Published 11 Jun 2026

  DZ Bank Raises Targets for S&P 500 and Dax: Semiconductor Boom Drives Momentum

  In coverage record: 12 Jun 2026

  “What is driving prices higher are semiconductors... earnings growth in the technology sector is accelerating sharply, providing a particular boost to U.S. stock exchanges.”

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• Livemint · Published 9 Jun 2026

  The stock market just got crushed. Why Citi is raising its S&P 500 target.

  In coverage record: 10 Jun 2026

  “Chronert now expects S&P 500 earnings per share to come in at $350 for 2026 as a whole, up from $320 at the start of the year, and introduced a preliminary estimate of $400 for next year. He cites ongoing AI tailwinds that are being felt across sectors and has 'high confidence in continued earnings beats' at least through the end of 2026.”

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• Barchart · Published 8 Jun 2026

  Stocks Push Higher as Chipmakers and AI Companies Rebound

  In coverage record: 9 Jun 2026

  “Strength in chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks is leading the push higher today.”

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• MarketScreener · Published 5 Jun 2026

  Blockbuster SpaceX IPO set to test high-flying US stocks rally

  In coverage record: 6 Jun 2026

  “"Tech has long dominated the U.S. stock market, but the sector's recent outperformance pushed it to more than 39% of the S&P 500's market capitalization this week, its highest share on record."”

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• CNBC · Published 5 Jun 2026

  Marvell Technology and Flex to join S&P 500 index

  In coverage record: 6 Jun 2026

  “The move highlights the growing importance of the technology sector to the stock market. Veeva Systems, AppLovin, Datadog, DoorDash, and Robinhood are other technology companies that have been added to the index in recent years.”

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• The Straits Times · Published 4 Jun 2026

  Dow claims record closing high, S&P 500 advances; chip selloff weighs on Nasdaq

  In coverage record: 5 Jun 2026

  “Among the 11 major sectors of the S&P 500, healthcare and financial stocks boasted the biggest percentage gains, while technology shares were the biggest laggards.”

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• Benzinga · Published 3 Jun 2026

  Stock Market: Will The S&P 500 Open Up Or Down Today?

  In coverage record: 4 Jun 2026

  “Tuesday’s close underscored the strength of the market’s AI-driven rally.”

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• Barchart · Published 2 Jun 2026

  Stocks Push Higher on US Labor Market Strength and AI Spending

  In coverage record: 3 Jun 2026

  “Signs of strength in the US labor market pushed stocks higher today after the Apr JOLTS job openings unexpectedly rose to a 23-month high.”

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• Bloomberg · Published 2 Jun 2026

  How Much AI Is Too Much for Stock Investors?

  In coverage record: 3 Jun 2026

  “The latest earnings season is drawing to a close, and it’s revealed how the artificial intelligence boom is engulfing more and more of the S&P 500 Index.”

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• Benzinga · Published 2 Jun 2026

  Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up Or Down Today?

  In coverage record: 3 Jun 2026

  “The S&P 500 has now logged nine consecutive weekly gains and continues to push deeper into record territory, supported by strong momentum in artificial intelligence-linked stocks.”

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• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 1 Jun 2026

  Oil prices rise, but not by enough to keep Wall Street from more records

  In coverage record: 2 Jun 2026

  “The S&P 500 added 0.3% to its prior all-time high set on Friday.”

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• Moneycontrol · Published 30 May 2026

  Wall Street hits new closing highs on tech strength, Middle East deal hopes

  In coverage record: 31 May 2026

  “Wall Street's main indexes hit record closing highs on Friday and ​posted weekly and monthly gains as Dell results drove tech shares higher... The tech sector climbed 1.87%, fueled by gains in chip stocks.”

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• Coeur d'Alene Press · Published 29 May 2026

  US stocks gain ground, adding to their records, as Dell soars

  In coverage record: 30 May 2026

  “Big technology stocks have been behind much of the market’s record-breaking streak. Their pricey stock values give them more influence in directing the market higher or lower.”

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• Altoona Mirror · Published 29 May 2026

  US stocks gain ground, adding to their records, as Dell soars

  In coverage record: 30 May 2026

  “"The rally has been largely tech-led and supported by resilient earnings, but the key question is whether it can be sustained."”

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• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 28 May 2026

  Wall Street pushes to more records as profits keep piling up for US companies

  In coverage record: 29 May 2026

  “The U.S. stock market is pushing to more records Thursday as companies like Dollar Tree, Snowflake and Hormel Foods keep piling up profits.”

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• Benzinga · Published 27 May 2026

  Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up Or Down Today?

  In coverage record: 28 May 2026

  “Technology stocks continue to power the market’s advance, helping push the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to fresh intraday and closing records.”

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• Fortune · Published 27 May 2026

  S&P 500 sets all-time high, welcomes another company to $1 trillion market cap club

  In coverage record: 28 May 2026

  “Most big U.S. companies have been reporting both profit and revenue for the start of 2026 above what analysts expected. The strong performances have helped vault U.S. stocks to records, even with all the uncertainty around oil prices and the war with Iran.”

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• Markets Insider · Published 27 May 2026

  Why Are Stock Market Futures Up Today, 5/27/26?

  In coverage record: 28 May 2026

  “U.S. stock futures edged higher late Tuesday night after a strong tech rally pushed the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and Nasdaq Composite to fresh records during the regular session.”

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• Markets Insider · Published 26 May 2026

  Why Are Stock Market Futures Flat Today, 5/26/26?

  In coverage record: 27 May 2026

  “U.S. stock futures were mostly flat on Tuesday evening after a strong tech rally pushed the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and Nasdaq Composite to fresh records during the regular session.”

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• Reuters · Published 17 May 2026

  The Week in Breakingviews: Exceptional once again

  In coverage record: 18 May 2026

  “Companies reported robust growth in the ​first quarter, and it was not all due to artificial intelligence. As Sebastian Pellejero points out, even after excluding the 'Magnificent Seven' tech giants, earnings for the remaining members of the S&P 500 are growing at their fastest rate in ​more than four years.”

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• CNBC · Published 14 May 2026

  Why the Dow isn't the best index to measure your portfolio against

  In coverage record: 14 May 2026

  “"The S&P 500 is a more accurate barometer of the U.S. market than the Dow is because it captures more of the market and it is market cap-weighted," says Evens.”

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• Barchart · Published 14 May 2026

  Stocks Settle Higher on Strong Tech Earnings and Economic Resilience

  In coverage record: 14 May 2026

  “Stocks settled higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting new all-time highs... Strength in technology stocks supported gains in the overall market on Thursday.”

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• Barchart · Published 14 May 2026

  S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Post Record Highs on Tech Strength

  In coverage record: 14 May 2026

  “Stock indexes are pushing higher today, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting new all-time highs. Strength in technology stocks is supporting gains in the overall market today.”

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• Devdiscourse · Published 14 May 2026

  Tech Stocks Rally Boosts U.S. Markets Amid High-Stakes U.S.-China Summit

  In coverage record: 14 May 2026

  “U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday, spurred by a significant uplift in tech stocks... The S&P 500 and Nasdaq achieved new record highs as optimism soared.”

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• Barchart · Published 14 May 2026

  Stocks Push Higher on Strength in Tech and a Solid US Retail Sales Report

  In coverage record: 14 May 2026

  “Strength in technology stocks is supporting gains in the overall market today, led by a +17% jump in Cisco Systems after it raised its full-year revenue and earnings forecast.”

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• CryptoSlate · Published 14 May 2026

  The S&P 500 hitting another all-time high just exposed Bitcoin’s real problem

  In coverage record: 14 May 2026

  “Goldman Sachs estimates AI investment alone will drive roughly 40% of S&P 500 EPS growth this year, and the largest cloud infrastructure companies plan to spend approximately $670 billion in 2026.”

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• India Today · Published 13 May 2026

  Indian-origin-CEOs trick behind US investor's share-market jackpot?

  In coverage record: 13 May 2026

  “After the analysis, Das claimed that investing in companies after they appointed India-born CEOs would have turned investments into nearly 50 times their value, delivering annual compounded returns of around 30% compared to the S&P 500's roughly 14%.”

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• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 13 May 2026

  Wall Street is mixed following another discouraging inflation report and a recovery for tech stocks

  In coverage record: 13 May 2026

  “Gains for tech stocks helped support the market, like Micron Technology’s 5% and On Semiconductor's 9%.”

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• CNBC · Published 13 May 2026

  What’s likely to move the market

  In coverage record: 13 May 2026

  “Here's what CNBC TV's producers were watching as a narrow tech-driven rally lifted the S & P 500 to another record.”

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• Barchart · Published 11 May 2026

  Strong Earnings and AI Optimism Push the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 to Record Highs

  In coverage record: 11 May 2026

  “Stock indexes are moving higher today, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 10 posting new all-time highs amid strong corporate earnings results and resurgent optimism around artificial intelligence.”

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• Barchart · Published 11 May 2026

  Stocks Supported by Strong Earnings and AI Optimism

  In coverage record: 11 May 2026

  “Stock indexes are moving higher today, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 10 posting new all-time highs amid strong corporate earnings results and resurgent optimism around artificial intelligence.”

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• Kiplinger · Published 11 May 2026

  Energy Leads S&P 500 to Another New High: Stock Market Today

  In coverage record: 11 May 2026

  “Energy stocks led the 11 sectors on Monday. Oil and gas supermajor Chevron (CVX, +1.7%) was among the top-performing Dow Jones stocks.”

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• Barchart · Published 11 May 2026

  Stocks Settle Higher on Strong Earnings

  In coverage record: 11 May 2026

  “Stock indexes settled higher on Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 10 posting new all-time highs amid strong corporate earnings results and resurgent optimism around artificial intelligence.”

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• Benzinga · Published 10 May 2026

  Michael Burry Sounds The AI Bubble Alarm, But Key Metric Says S&P 500 Is Cheap

  In coverage record: 10 May 2026

  “Still, despite the ongoing stock market bubble warnings, a crucial metric suggests that the S&P 500 Index is cheap.”

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• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 8 May 2026

  US stocks rise to records after a solid jobs report overshadows higher oil prices

  In coverage record: 8 May 2026

  “The S&P 500 climbed 0.8% to an all-time high after a report said U.S. employers added 115,000 more jobs than they cut last month.”

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• Livemint · Published 7 May 2026

  Stock Market LIVE: Gift Nifty signals flat start for Indian market; Nasdaq, Nikkei hit record high

  In coverage record: 7 May 2026

  “Globally, Asian markets traded mixed, while the US stock market ended higher overnight, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq surging to record-high closes.”

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• Devdiscourse · Published 7 May 2026

  US STOCKS-S&P 500 dips as chip stocks give up gains

  In coverage record: 7 May 2026

  “S&P 500 companies are on track for their strongest ​profit growth in more than four years.”

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• The Straits Times · Published 7 May 2026

  S&P 500 ends down as chip stocks give up gains

  In coverage record: 7 May 2026

  “S&P 500 companies are on track for their strongest profit growth in more than four years.”

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• Barchart · Published 6 May 2026

  Stock Surge on Robust Tech Earnings and US-Iran Peace Hopes

  In coverage record: 6 May 2026

  “Stellar earnings results from chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks propelled stocks higher on Wednesday and bolstered optimism that the relentless pace of investment in artificial intelligence will continue.”

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• Barchart · Published 6 May 2026

  Stocks Rally on Tech Earnings and Hopes of a US-Iran Peace Deal

  In coverage record: 6 May 2026

  “Stock indexes are soaring today, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting new all-time highs. A wave of blockbuster earnings results from chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks is propelling stocks higher today.”

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• The Straits Times · Published 6 May 2026

  S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records; AMD results spark AI stock rally

  In coverage record: 6 May 2026

  “Wall Street has surged in recent weeks, with investors looking beyond the Middle East conflict and instead focusing on a strong first-quarter earnings season that has been driven by AI-related companies.”

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• NDTV Profit · Published 5 May 2026

  US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Rise Up To 1% As Crude Oil Cools, Dow Up 150 Points

  In coverage record: 5 May 2026

  “The Wall Street opened in the green on Tuesday on back of strong earnings boost.”

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• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 4 May 2026

  World shares are mixed, with sharp gains for tech stocks, while oil prices bounce back

  In coverage record: 4 May 2026

  “Shares were mixed in Europe and Asia on Monday, with big gains for computer chipmakers and other tech stocks after Friday's rally on Wall Street.”

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• Moneycontrol · Published 3 May 2026

  Big tech earnings show split between AI trade winners and losers

  In coverage record: 3 May 2026

  “Since the S&P 500 bottomed in late March, tech giants have been the driving force behind the index’s rebound.”

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• Moneycontrol · Published 2 May 2026

  S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week

  In coverage record: 2 May 2026

  “The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq advanced to record closing highs on Friday, boosted by robust earnings and a dip in crude prices.”

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• Barchart · Published 1 May 2026

  Stocks Supported by Apple’s Earnings and Weaker Crude Prices

  In coverage record: 1 May 2026

  “Earnings results thus far have been supportive of stocks. As of today, 81% of the 303 S&P 500 companies that reported Q1 earnings have beaten estimates.”

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• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 1 May 2026

  Apple leads Wall Street to more records as oil prices pull back

  In coverage record: 1 May 2026

  “The U.S. stock market set more records Friday after Apple, Estee Lauder and others joined the list of companies delivering fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected.”

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• Benzinga · Published 1 May 2026

  Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Hit New Records

  In coverage record: 1 May 2026

  “Across U.S. equity markets by midday Friday, gains were broad-based but tilted toward Big Tech. The S&P 500 advanced 0.7% to 7,262.”

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• Barchart · Published 1 May 2026

  S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Post Record Highs on Solid Earnings

  In coverage record: 1 May 2026

  “Stock indexes settled mostly higher on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting new all-time highs. The broader market found support on Friday from Apple, which rose more than +3% after forecasting stronger-than-expected revenue for Q2.”

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• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 1 May 2026

  Apple leads Wall Street toward more records as oil prices pull back

  In coverage record: 1 May 2026

  “The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% and was building on its all-time high set the day before.”

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• Barchart · Published 30 Apr 2026

  Stocks Rally as Nasdaq 100 Posts a New Record High on Tech Earnings

  In coverage record: 30 Apr 2026

  “Better-than-expected earnings results from Alphabet and Qualcomm are supporting gains in the broader market.”

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• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 27 Apr 2026

  US stocks drift in early trading as crude oil prices rise

  In coverage record: 27 Apr 2026

  “The index is coming off its latest all-time high, driven by strong profit reports from U.S. companies.”

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• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 27 Apr 2026

  US stocks hover near their records as oil prices rise

  In coverage record: 27 Apr 2026

  “The S&P 500 rose 0.1%, coming off its latest all-time high driven by strong profit reports from U.S. companies.”

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• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 27 Apr 2026

  Asian shares are mixed and oil gains more than $1 as Iran talks remain in flux

  In coverage record: 27 Apr 2026

  “On Friday, it closed at an all-time high, thanks to strong tech, which was topped the prior set on its.”

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• CoinGape · Published 25 Apr 2026

  Can Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Mirror the S&P 500 Rally as Trump Fuels Best Stock Market Returns?

  In coverage record: 25 Apr 2026

  “President Trump has delivered the best returns for the US stock market since 2001. The analysts say that the US stock market has been 'up like a rocket' since Trump’s second term began.”

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• Altoona Mirror · Published 24 Apr 2026

  Intel’s best day since 1987 fuels records on Wall Street

  In coverage record: 24 Apr 2026

  “Such strong profit reports have helped Wall Street rally to records, and the S&P 500 has leaped nearly 13% in a little under a month.”

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• Coeur d'Alene Press · Published 24 Apr 2026

  Intel’s best day since 1987 leads the US stock market to more records

  In coverage record: 24 Apr 2026

  “Such strong profit reports have helped Wall Street rally to records, and the S&P 500 has leaped nearly 13% in a little under a month.”

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• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 23 Apr 2026

  Asian stocks retreat and oil tops $100 despite fresh records on Wall St

  In coverage record: 23 Apr 2026

  “Wall Street set more records Wednesday following a series of strong corporate earnings and an extension of the Iran war ceasefire, with the benchmark S&P 500 jumping 1% to 7,137.90, eclipsing its previous record high set on Friday.”

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• MarketScreener · Published 22 Apr 2026

  Trading Day: Nasdaq hits new high

  In coverage record: 22 Apr 2026

  “U.S. stocks surged on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq setting a new high and the S&P 500 a new closing high, as tech and earnings optimism outweighed Brent crude's return above $100 a barrel and concerns that peace in the Middle East is proving elusive.”

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• Devdiscourse · Published 22 Apr 2026

  Wall Street's Resilience Amid Rising Oil Prices and Global Uncertainties

  In coverage record: 22 Apr 2026

  “The US stock market surged towards a record high Wednesday, fueled by better-than-expected earnings from GE Vernova, Boston Scientific, and others.”

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• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 22 Apr 2026

  US stocks rise toward more records while Brent oil tops $100 on uncertainty about the Iran war

  In coverage record: 22 Apr 2026

  “The U.S. stock market is rising toward more records Wednesday after GE Vernova, Boston Scientific and other big companies joined the list of those reporting fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected.”

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• Kiplinger · Published 22 Apr 2026

  S&P 500 Hits New High on Ceasefire Extension: Stock Market Today

  In coverage record: 22 Apr 2026

  “Technology was the best-performing sector on Wednesday, thanks to strong gains for several mega-cap chip stocks including Advanced Micro Devices (AMD, +6.7%), Broadcom (AVGO, +5.1%) and Micron Technology (MU, +8.5%).”

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• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 22 Apr 2026

  US stocks rally to records, but Brent oil also tops $100 on worries about the Iran war

  In coverage record: 22 Apr 2026

  “The U.S. stock market rallied to more records Wednesday after GE Vernova, Boston Scientific and other big companies joined the parade reporting fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected.”

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• Reuters · Published 22 Apr 2026

  Trading Day: Nasdaq hits new high

  In coverage record: 22 Apr 2026

  “U.S. stocks surged on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq setting a new high and the S&P 500 a new closing high, as tech and earnings optimism outweighed Brent crude's return above $100 a barrel and concerns that peace in the Middle East is proving elusive.”

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• Barchart · Published 21 Apr 2026

  Stocks Supported by Signs Iran Will Attend Peace Talks

  In coverage record: 21 Apr 2026

  “So far, 81% of the 48 S&P 500 companies that reported Q1 earnings have beaten estimates.”

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• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 21 Apr 2026

  Stocks and oil prices hold relatively steady in the countdown to US-Iran ceasefire talks

  In coverage record: 21 Apr 2026

  “The S&P 500 added 0.2%, coming off just its second drop in 14 days, and is close to another all-time high.”

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• Devdiscourse · Published 21 Apr 2026

  AI Optimism Lifts U.S. Markets Amid Middle East Uncertainty

  In coverage record: 21 Apr 2026

  “With J.P. Morgan revising upward its year-end target for the S&P 500, technology sector earnings remain a primary driver for the market.”

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• Financial Post · Published 20 Apr 2026

  Big Tech’s US$4 trillion rally powers S&P 500 to new heights

  In coverage record: 20 Apr 2026

  “Big Tech stocks are back and powering the S&P 500 index to new highs, giving investors confidence that the latest equity market rally has room to run.”

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• The Economic Times · Published 18 Apr 2026

  Wall Street Week Ahead: Surging record-high US stocks to wade deeper into earnings season

  In coverage record: 18 Apr 2026

  “In looking at S&P 500 pullbacks between 5% to 10% since 1928, Bespoke Investment Group noted that the index had never before rallied back to all-time highs in just 11 trading sessions, as it achieved on Wednesday.”

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• CNBC TV18 · Published 17 Apr 2026

  US Market Live Update: Dow futures jump over 200 pts, S&P and Nasdaq inch higher as war tensions ease

  In coverage record: 17 Apr 2026

  “US stock futures nudged higher Friday, extending a record-setting run as easing geopolitical tensions and the start of earnings season kept sentiment buoyant.”

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• CNBC · Published 16 Apr 2026

  Why the stock market is hitting records despite Iran war

  In coverage record: 16 Apr 2026

  “One is the investors' enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and technology stocks, which account for almost half of the S&P 500's market capitalization.”

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• Livemint · Published 15 Apr 2026

  US stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 futures steady after strong gains, hover near record highs

  In coverage record: 15 Apr 2026

  “As hopes of de-escalation build, the key US averages extended their winning run in Tuesday's trade, with the S&P 500 rising 1.2% to 6,987, recovering all of its war-driven losses. It is now just 0.2% below its record high of 7,002. Gains in big tech stocks have helped push the S&P 500 back to pre-war levels.”

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• CNBC · Published 15 Apr 2026

  Nvidia's long-awaited stock breakout is proof that patience pays off

  In coverage record: 15 Apr 2026

  “Powering the index higher Wednesday was strength in megacap tech, including Apple, Meta Platforms, Broadcom, Tesla and Microsoft.”

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• Business Insider · Published 14 Apr 2026

  Stock Market Outlook: S&P 500 to Enter 'Sugar High,' Hit New Records, Wells Fargo Says

  In coverage record: 14 Apr 2026

  “The bank said it was 'bullish' on the next cycle for the Purchasing Manager Index, the economic indicator that gauges strength in the manufacturing and services sectors.”

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• Barchart · Published 14 Apr 2026

  Stocks Rally on a Push for Diplomacy to End US-Iran War

  In coverage record: 14 Apr 2026

  “Earnings season begins this week as money center banks report, with Q1 S&P 500 earnings projected to climb +12% y/y, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.”

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• Devdiscourse · Published 13 Apr 2026

  Wall Street Rallies Amidst Middle East Tensions and Earnings Season

  In coverage record: 13 Apr 2026

  “The technology sector emerged as the leading force behind the rally, with software companies like Microsoft and Oracle providing significant boosts.”

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• The Straits Times · Published 9 Apr 2026

  Wall Street ends higher as Middle East peace talks lift sentiment

  In coverage record: 9 Apr 2026

  “In two sessions, the S&P 500 has moved back above its 100-day and 200-day moving averages, two key technical levels.”

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• Benzinga · Published 9 Apr 2026

  Is A Market Turn Coming? Kobeissi Letter Spots Ominous Drop In Billionaire-Favored Stocks

  In coverage record: 9 Apr 2026

  “Market commentator The Kobeissi Letter has flagged a divergence in equity markets, noting that stocks heavily favored by U.S. billionaires are underperforming the broader S&P 500 — a trend it says has historically preceded stronger market performance.”

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• Business Insider · Published 31 Mar 2026

  Stock Market Today: Relief Rally in Sight As Stocks Look 'Severely Oversold'

  In coverage record: 31 Mar 2026

  “Jay Woods, the chief market strategist at Freedom Capital Markets, also said he was eyeing the conditions for a relief rally. He pointed to how the S&P 500 had fallen below its 200-day moving average, a key technical level that could signal the index is nearing a bottom.”

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• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 30 Mar 2026

  US stocks swing as oil prices keep climbing because of the war with Iran

  In coverage record: 30 Mar 2026

  “The S&P 500 inched up by 0.1% in morning trading, coming off its worst week since the war with Iran began.”

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• The Economic Times · Published 16 Mar 2026

  Why is Dow Jones up by 0.32%, S&P 500 by 0.64% and Nasdaq by 1.06%, and will US stock market indexes stay up or go down again? Wall Street rise, biggest gainers, losers, analysts insights and market o

  In coverage record: 16 Mar 2026

  “Analysts say artificial intelligence development remains a major driver for technology companies and could continue supporting the Nasdaq and S&P 500 if corporate earnings and product announcements remain strong.”

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• The Economic Times · Published 13 Mar 2026

  Why US stock market surging today: Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as Russell 2000 leads - PCE inflation data boosts Fed rate-cut hopes

  In coverage record: 13 Mar 2026

  “Another major development influencing the US stock market today is the upcoming S&P 500 index reshuffle, which reflects the growing dominance of technology infrastructure and AI-driven industries.”

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• Benzinga · Published 6 Mar 2026

  Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Tumble As Payrolls Edge Down 92K- Marvell Technology, Gap, Oracle In Focus (UPDATED)

  In coverage record: 6 Mar 2026

  “He expects market performance to continue expanding beyond mega-cap technology firms, noting that the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index recently hit record highs.”

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• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 4 Mar 2026

  US stocks rebound after strong economic updates and an easing of oil prices

  In coverage record: 4 Mar 2026

  “Because Big Tech is among the biggest forces carrying the market in its strongest terms, their total value, weight, were.”

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