SPY Nears a Leadership Test After Tech Takes the Hit
SPY closed down 0.42% at 773.93 on October 09, 2026, but the decline came with an important qualifier: the ETF remains close to recent highs, finishing 90.4%
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S&P 500 Defies Car Cost Squeeze: How Long Can Market Highs Last?
On October 08, 2026, the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) closed at $777.22, just 0.24% shy of its 90-day high, signaling sustained bullish sentiment.
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SPY Is Back at Resistance, and 770 Is the Risk Line
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) closed at 779.09 on October 6, 2026, just below its 52-week high of 781.62.
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Intel Stock Falls 2.63% Even as Tech Sector Rises Ahead of Earnings
Intel shares fell 2.63% to $116.19 on October 6, 2026, even as the broader tech sector moved higher, a sign that the stock’s recent 21.28% rally may be running
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NVIDIA’s Rally Is Now a Bet on AI Hardware Holding Its Value
NVIDIA reached fresh highs this week as investors reacted to reported Rubin GPU demand, a major AWS expansion and a larger buyback program.
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Costco’s Q4 Win Didn’t Settle the Real Fight Over Valuation
Costco’s fiscal Q4 2026 results were strong almost across the board, with EPS and sales topping expectations, comparable sales staying healthy and membership
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Americans Keep Their Vacation Plans Even as Holiday Costs Climb
Holiday travel is getting more expensive, not cheaper. But new travel data suggests many Americans are still determined to go, even if that means flying on
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Investors Hold Back on Atlanta Braves Stocks as MLB Season Ends
The close of the 2026 MLB regular season on September 27 failed to trigger significant stock moves for Atlanta Braves Holdings, highlighting investor patience
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Microsoft’s AI Leadership Tests Meta’s Cash Flow and Intel’s High Valuation
On September 28, 2026, Microsoft led a tech rally with its efficient AI rollout and Azure growth, while Meta and Intel faced investor skepticism due to high AI
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Microsoft’s AI Push Lifts SPY but Meta’s Cash Burn Signals Caution
The S&P 500’s rebound, led by Microsoft’s AI-driven growth, signals investor optimism around monetizing AI innovations.
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AI Stocks Split as Rising Yields and Middle East Tensions Shake Markets
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SPY Slides as Tech Stocks Falter Amid Rising Treasury Yields and Energy Costs
The S&P 500 ETF (SPY) fell 0.72% on September 24, 2026, pressured by Treasury yields reaching their highest since 2007 and rising oil prices.