With investor skepticism weighing on sentiment, contrasted by the opportunities in Waymo and Google Cloud, the disconnect between perception and performance has created a rare window of opportunity for long-term investors in Alphabet.
Despite Monday's dance to the downside, the S&P 500 enjoyed a pretty good week. This doesn't mean the market will be off to the races from here, but it can certainly be considered a positive.
The major indices closed with nice gains on Wednesday, but well off the highs achieved earlier in the session. It shouldn't be hard to tell what sector led – technology. But the bigger technical picture remains troubling.
Here is a short look at the 7 largest companies by market capitalization as of Saturday, April 26, 2025. Additionally, I have included the percentages of their gains on a year-to-date basis. Let's dive into the numbers.
Stocks stormed higher on Thursday, stretching a rebound on decent earnings, a Fed not yet kidnapped by the White House, and the novel idea that fewer tariffs might be better than more. And yet, skepticism continues to manifest.
New Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins indicated a friendlier approach toward cryptocurrency during his tenure on Friday, highlighting the need for a clear regulatory policy to help the industry thrive in the U.S.
The airline industry is facing growing turbulence as the ongoing global trade war creates a cloud of uncertainty over passenger demand and revenue projections. Amidst the gloom, this ETF in the space may look appealing.
