Apple's (AAPL) brief brush with $5 trillion in market capitalization on Tuesday marked a historic milestone that immediately raises the question of whether the stock can sustain these elevated levels or is due for a pullback.
AAPL reached an intraday high of $342.89, pushing its valuation to roughly $5.036 trillion before settling back to close at $340.08, making it only the second company after Nvidia (NVDA) to achieve this milestone.
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December Euro currency (E6Z26) futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.
See on the daily bar chart for the December Euro currency futures that prices are trending lower and are closing in on pushing below key technical support at the June low. Bears have the near-term technical advantage as "the trend is their friend."
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Valued at a market cap of $47.7 billion, PG&E Corporation (PCG) is the parent company of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, California's largest regulated electric and gas utility. Its utility serves approximately 16 million Californians across a 70,000-square-mile service area spanning Northern and Central California.
Shares of the Oakland, California-based company have outpaced the broader market over the past 52 weeks. PCG stock has increased nearly 28% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 16.2%. Moreover, shares of the company are up 11.4% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX's 8.2% gain.
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CrowdStrike (CRWD) is in focus after Loop Capital dubbed it "simply the best positioned cybersecurity vendor in the emerging agentic artificial intelligence (AI) era." In his research note this morning, **** yst Yun Kim announced a Buy rating on CRWD, with a $230 price target, indicating potential upside of more than 25% from current levels.
Kim's call is significant given that CrowdStrike stock is already trading at more than 2x its price in late February.
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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) investors have an important date circled on their calendars, July 29, when the fintech company is scheduled to report its second-quarter 2026 earnings before the market opens. With the stock under pressure in recent weeks despite strong underlying business momentum, the upcoming report could serve as a major catalyst for the shares.
Investors will be watching not only whether SoFi extends its streak of revenue and earnings growth. But also they want to know whether management raises its full-year outlook, provides encouraging guidance on member growth and loan originations, and demonstrates continued progress in expanding its higher-margin financial services and technology platform businesses. The results could determine whether SoFi's recent pullback represents a buying opportunity or a sign of slowing momentum.
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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX), headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, is a leading international metals company with the objective of being foremost in copper. With a market cap of $88.6 billion, the company mines mineral properties exploring copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, and other metals.
Shares of this leading international metals company have outperformed the broader market over the past year. FCX has gained 39% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 16.3%. In 2026, FCX's stock rose 18.3%, surpassing the SPX's 8.5% rise on a YTD basis.
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The AI buildout has resulted in an unanticipated casualty distant from Silicon Valley: telecom equipment manufacturers, who now compete with hyperscalers for the same memory chips. Three major companies, SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron, control more than 95% of worldwide DRAM production, and as AI data centers use an increasing share of that output, memory chips used in telecom base stations become scarcer and more expensive as a direct result. That is the mechanism behind Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC)'s worst single-day stock reaction in nearly three years.
The company's shares plunged about 12% on July 14, reaching their lowest level since February, after Ericsson warned that growing component costs, particularly memory chips, will affect margins in the future. Looking into Ericsson's Q2 2026 results, the market's harsh reaction was more about forward guidance rather than a breakdown in existing operational execution. Adjusted EPS was SEK 1.22 (~$0.13), which was in line with market expectations. Adjusted gross margin increased to 48.4%, a two-percentage-point year-over-year rise after normalizing for a prior-period IPR licensing settlement. Meanwhile, reported net sales declined 6% to SEK 52.7 billion ($5.62 billion), missing the SEK 53.71 billion forecast, while organic sales excluding currency and one-offs remained essentially flat.
What worried investors was guidance and cash flow, not the print itself. Free cash flow before M&A fell to SEK 0.4 billion from SEK 2.6 billion a year ago, owing to increased inventories being accumulated ahead of scheduled third-quarter deliveries. Management forecasted Q3 Networks adjusted gross margin to a range of 48% to 50%, a slight decrease from Q2 levels, noting a higher share of lower-margin network rollout projects and component inflation developing "gradually" during the second half of 2026 and into 2027.
Jefferies, which rated the stock at a Hold with a target price of 98 Kronor, framed the sales miss as being centered primarily on delayed India deliveries within the Networks division as opposed to broad-based demand weakness, and noted Ericsson is forecasting a stronger-than-seasonal third quarter as those delayed deliveries arrive.
The sudden selloff has generated an attractive valuation gap for long-term investors. Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) is currently trading at a 14.45x forward P/E multiple, representing a significant discount to key infrastructure rivals such as Nokia, which trade on similar 5G-cycle and edge-connectivity theses. The market's knee-jerk reaction appears to regard temporary component inflation as a permanent weakening of Ericsson's earnings potential, resulting in a clear disparity between price and underlying value.

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.85%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.23%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.25%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) are down -0.30%.
Stock indexes turned lower today as crude prices surged, and bond yields jumped after President Trump said the US will "hit Iran hard" after a recent attack from Iran that targeted a US base in Jordan. The markets are awaiting the results of the 2-day FOMC meeting that ends early this afternoon, with policymakers expected to keep interest rates unchanged. Also, earnings results from Microsoft and Meta Platforms after today's close will be looked at to see whether the vast spending behind the buildout of artificial intelligence can deliver adequate returns. The 10-year T-note yield is up +3 bp to 4.63%.
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With a market cap of $201.2 billion, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is a leading global provider of communications, technology, and entertainment products and services through its Consumer and Business segments. Based in New York, the company offers wireless, broadband, and fiber-optic solutions, and has strengthened its position through strategic mergers, technological innovation, and service diversification.
Shares of the New York-based company have underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. VZ stock has risen 12.9% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 16.3%. However, shares of the company are up 18.4% on a YTD basis, outpacing SPX's 8.5% rise.
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San Jose, California-based PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) operates a technology platform that enables digital payments on behalf of merchants and consumers. Valued at $51.4 billion by market cap, the company offers online payment solutions worldwide.
Shares of this fintech giant have notably underperformed the broader market over the past year. PYPL has declined 18.9% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 16.3%. In 2026, PYPL stock is down marginally, compared to the SPX's 8.5% rise on a YTD basis.
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The Fed fund futures forward curve is showing no change in rates is expected to be announced Wednesday afternoon.
However, the curve has shifted since last month, now projecting two rate cuts over the latter part of 2026, with only three meetings remaining.
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With a market cap of $294.6 billion, RTX Corporation (RTX) is a global technology and aerospace leader with more than 180,000 employees, dedicated to advancing innovation in aviation, defense, and next-generation technologies. The company develops cutting-edge solutions that enhance global connectivity, strengthen security, and help customers address their most critical challenges.
Shares of the Arlington, Virginia-based company have significantly outperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. RTX stock has jumped 40.1% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 16.3%. Moreover, shares of the company are up 19.2% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX's 8.5% rise.
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Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER), headquartered in San Francisco, California, develops and operates proprietary technology applications and provides ride-hailing services. Valued at $144 billion by market cap, the company develops applications for road transportation, navigation, ride-sharing, and payment processing solutions.
Shares of this ride-hailing giant have underperformed the broader market considerably over the past year. UBER has declined 21.9% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 16.3%. In 2026, UBER's stock fell 13.4%, compared to the SPX's 8.5% rise on a YTD basis.
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Princeton, New Jersey-based Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) discovers, develops, licenses, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells biopharmaceutical products worldwide. With a market cap of $129.9 billion, the company offers products for oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular, neuroscience, and other areas.
Shares of BMY have rallied the broader market over the past year, surging 33.9% compared to the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 16.3% surge. Moreover, in 2026, the stock has risen by nearly 17.9%, outpacing the SPX's 8.5% gain.
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Corona, California-based Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) engages in the development, marketing, sale, and distribution of energy drink beverages and concentrates in the United States and internationally. Valued at a market cap of $95.6 billion, the company operates through four segments: Monster Energy Drinks, Strategic Brands, Alcohol Brands, and Other.
MNST shares have rallied the broader market over the past year, surging 62.3% compared to the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 16.3% surge. Moreover, in 2026, the stock has grown by nearly 27.5%, outperforming the SPX's 8.5% rise.
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With a market cap of $36.2 billion, Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE) is a leading global travel marketplace dedicated to helping people explore the world through seamless and personalized travel experiences. Powered by trusted brands such as Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo, the company connects travelers, partners, and advertisers across more than 70 countries through innovative technology and a robust travel ecosystem.
Shares of the Seattle, Washington-based company have outpaced the broader market over the past 52 weeks. EXPE stock has climbed 58% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 16.3%. However, shares of the company are up 4.4% on a YTD basis, lagging behind SPX's 8.5% return.
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Qualcomm (QCOM) stock is drawing heightened attention today after BMW named the chipmaker its lead compute silicon provider for next-gen digital ******* pits and automated driving systems. This multi-year agreement expands on years of deep technical collaboration between QCOM and BMW across the latter's global vehicle fleet.
The announcement arrives as Qualcomm shares are under significant pressure amid a broader tech rout, currently down more than 35% versus their June high.
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Sandisk Corporation (SNDK) spent most of the past year rewarding investors who backed the artificial intelligence (AI) trade. Relentless optimism over booming memory demand kept the stock climbing until the rally suddenly lost its footing. On Monday, July 27, shares tumbled 11%, making Sandisk the worst-performing stock on the S&P 500 Index ($SPX).
The sell-off spilled over into the semiconductor sector, leaving other chip stocks under pressure too. Traders returned the next day with little appetite for bargains, driving another 14.25% intraday decline. The retreat revived a familiar debate among retail investors over whether Sandisk could hold above the psychological $1,000 mark.
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Boise, Idaho-based Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) designs, develops, manufactures, and sells memory and storage products. Valued at $1 trillion by market cap, the company manufactures and markets dynamic random access memory chips, static random access memory chips (SRAMs), flash memory, semiconductor components, and memory modules.
Shares of this chip giant have massively outperformed the broader market over the past year. MU has gained 637.6% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 16.3%. In 2026, MU's stock rose 187.5%, surpassing the SPX's 8.5% rise on a YTD basis.
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Houston, Texas-based Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) is an energy infrastructure company primarily operating in North America. The company has a market cap of $70.6 billion and operates through Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, Terminals, and CO2 segments. KMI owns and operates interstate and intrastate natural gas pipelines and storage systems, natural gas gathering systems and natural gas processing and treating facilities, among others.
KMI shares have lagged behind the broader market slightly over the past year, growing 16.2% compared to the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 16.3% surge. However, in 2026, the stock has risen nearly 15%, outperforming the SPX's 8.5% gain.
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September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.24%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.32% this morning as a selloff in chipmakers abated, while investors awaited earnings from two of the world's largest AI spenders and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.
Chip and AI infrastructure stocks edged higher in pre-market trading, stabilizing after days of selling. Providing some relief was data storage company Seagate Technology Holdings (STX), which climbed over +5% in pre-market trading after posting blowout FQ4 results and issuing FQ1 guidance that smashed Wall Street's estimates. Also, SK Hynix executives said on the earnings call that strong memory-chip demand could persist for years, although shares of the memory chip giant tumbled more than -9% in Seoul as its 13-fold surge in quarterly net profit failed to impress investors.
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Juno Beach, Florida-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) generates, stores, transmits, distributes, and sells electric power to retail and wholesale customers in North America. The company has a market cap of $185.2 billion and operates through Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and NEER segments. NextEra generates electricity from wind, solar, nuclear, natural gas, and other clean energy ***** ets.
The electricity supplier's shares have rallied the broader market over the past year, growing 25.2% compared to the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 16.3% surge. Moreover, in 2026, the stock has risen nearly 11.2%, outperforming the SPX's 8.5% rise as well.
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With a market cap of $267.1 billion, Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) is one of the largest diversified financial services companies in the United States, providing a broad range of banking, lending, investment, wealth management, and financial services to consumers, businesses, and institutions. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the bank serves millions of customers through branches, ATMs, digital banking platforms, and commercial banking offices across the U.S.
Wells Fargo has struggled to keep pace with the broader market. Its stock has risen 4.6% over the past 52 weeks and has declined 6.8% on a YTD basis. In comparison, the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has returned 16.3% over the past year and risen 8.5% in 2026.
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Miami, Florida-based Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) is a leading global cruise company that owns and operates three distinct cruise brands: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Valued at a market capitalization of $9.2 billion, the company offers itineraries to approximately 700 destinations worldwide and serves the contemporary, premium, and ultra-luxury cruise markets.
NCLH shares have lagged behind the broader market over the past year and in 2026. NCLH stock has grown 11.1% over the past 52 weeks and has fallen 4.9% on a YTD basis. In comparison, the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has returned 16.3% over the past year and risen 8.5% in 2026.
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Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT), headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, provides cybersecurity and convergence of networking and security solutions. Valued at $111.6 billion by market cap, the company offers network security appliances, software, and subscription services. Fortinet systems integrate the industry's broadest suite of security technologies, including firewall, VPN, antivirus, intrusion prevention (IPS), web filtering, antispam, and traffic shaping.
Shares of this cybersecurity giant have outperformed the broader market over the past year. FTNT has gained 43% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 16.3%. In 2026, FTNT stock is up 88.9%, surpassing SPX's 8.5% rise on a YTD basis.
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Chevron Corporation (CVX) is one of the world's largest integrated energy companies, engaged in the exploration, production, refining, transportation, and marketing of oil, natural gas, and refined petroleum products. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company operates in more than 180 countries and currently has a market cap of $378.4 billion.
Chevron has enjoyed a strong run, riding the energy sector's resurgence to outperform the broader market. CVX stock has soared 20% over the past year, surpassing the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX), which has rallied 16.5%. Moreover, shares of the company are up 23.1% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX's 8.5% gain.
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Summit, New Jersey-based Kenvue Inc. (KVUE) is the world's largest pure-play consumer health company. With a market cap of $37.4 billion, the company develops, manufactures, and markets a broad portfolio of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, skincare, oral care, baby care, and other personal health products that are sold in more than 165 countries.
KVUE stock has declined 11.7% over the past 52 weeks and has grown 14.5% on a YTD basis. In comparison, the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has returned 16.3% over the past year and risen 8.5% in 2026.
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Boasting a market capitalization of $1.5 trillion, Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) is a global technology company focused on connecting people through social media, messaging, digital advertising, and immersive technologies. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Meta owns some of the world's largest digital platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads, serving billions of monthly active users worldwide.
Investor enthusiasm for Meta has cooled considerably over the past year. Its shares have fallen 17.3%, compared to the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 16.3% surge. The weakness has persisted in 2026, with the stock dipping 10.1%, lagging behind the SPX's 8.5% rise as well.
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After trying Meta Platforms' (META) AI glasses lineup, Wall Street ****** ysts have turned bullish on the company's hardware ambitions, a possible change of heart considering how much money Meta has lost on Reality Labs and virtual reality (VR). Improved cameras, comfortability, and enhanced audio were the main drivers of the positive reception. Jefferies ****** ysts believe the glasses could become a real new growth driver for the company after testing the Ray-Ban Meta Gen2, Oakley Meta, and Ray-Ban Display. But what caught my attention was not hidden in the product notes — it was in the price tags of $379, $499, and $799, respectively. This pricing points to a long-term strategy designed to generate repeat purchases over years, not a single sale.
Starting with the entry point, the Ray-Ban Meta Gen2 is only voice-first, camera-equipped, and with no display. Next, the Oakley Meta at $499 pushes into a sportier niche at a slightly higher price. Finally, at $799, the Ray-Ban Display with Neural band is Meta's top-of-the-line model — the only one with an actual screen and gesture control. This product lineup clearly shows something that Meta is trying to build on: Pulling customers up the ladder over successive purchases rather than selling them a single product once.
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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Tuesday closed up +0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +1.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.98%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) rose +0.24%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) fell -0.88%.
Stock indexes settled mixed on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrials climbing to a 1.5-week high and the Nasdaq 100 falling to a 2.75-month low. Better-than-expected earnings from Boeing, Coca-Cola and Sherwin-Williams were supportive of stocks on Tuesday. Also, software stocks rose as investors rotated into sectors that had recently underperformed.
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