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The market's strength hasn’t been about the overall economic picture. It has been led by themes.

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (Symbol: IVV) where we have detected an approximate $1.7 billion dollar inflow -- that's a 0.5% increase week over week

Reports made much of a small number of stocks accounting for massive portions of broader market returns early this year. In other words, concentration risk is again on market participants’ radars. If concentration risk is an issue, it certainly pertains to sector ETFs. Take the case of the Technology Select Sector Index. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Alphabet Inc's Google has delayed the release of a fully custom chip for its Pixel smartphones until 2025, The Information reported on Thursday, citing two people familiar with the matter.

Last year will probably take its place among the worst stock market declines in Wall Street history. Each of the major market indexes took it on the chin and plunged into bear market territory, resulting in the most dismal market performance since 2008.

Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for APPLE INC (AAPL). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, AAPL rates highest using our Patient Investor model based on the published strategy of Warren Buffett. This strategy seeks out firms with long-term, predictable profitability an

The Fidelity High Dividend ETF (FDVV) made its debut on 09/12/2016, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Value category of the market.

The First Trust Dow 30 Equal Weight ETF (EDOW) was launched on 08/08/2017, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.

Launched on 02/23/2007, the WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap ETF (EPS) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

Volkswagen said it is monitoring the situation on metals markets after China imposed export restrictions on two minor metals used in semiconductors and electric vehicles, while some chipmakers on Thursday played down the potential damage to supplies.

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is sizzling hot these days. Shares of the technology giant have skyrocketed by nearly 50% year to date. It also just became the first publicly traded company to achieve a market cap of over $3 trillion.

Tech stocks roared back, wrapping up the first six months with massive gains. The prospect of less aggressive interest rate hikes in the future, moderation in the inflation rate, and the grand entrance of Generative  AI (Artificial Intelligence) are behind investors’ buoyant mood. While the economy still exhibits weakness and valuations appear rich, the recovery in cloud computing and AI-led opportunities indicate that the bull run in tech could sustain in the second half of 2023.  While the sector is expected to benefit from secular trends, investors should note that there could be select buying opportunities across the tech landscape in the second half of this year. But before we move ahead, let’s look at the recent price performance of technology stocks.  Tech Stocks – The Stellar 1H Price Performance Contrary to the fears of recession and weak end-market demand, the buzz around AI led Nvidia's ( NASDAQ:NVDA ) stock to  attain $1 trillion in market cap. Meanwhile, shares of Meta Platforms ( NASDAQ:META ) are up about 145% year-to-date, thanks to the implementation of deep cost-cutting measures and growing momentum in its products and platforms.  At the same time, Amazon's ( NASDAQ:AMZN ) stock has gained over 55%, reflecting the easing of the inflationary environment, cost-cutting initiatives, and an expected recovery in its AWS (Amazon Web Services) segment.  Apple's ( NASDAQ:AAPL ) stock grew about 48% due to the momentum in Services revenue and easing supply-chain headwinds. Meanwhile, Microsoft ( NASDAQ:MSFT ) and Alphabet ( NASDAQ:GOOGL )( NASDAQ:GOOG ) stocks also defied the weak general market trend and have gained 42% and 38, respectively, on a year-to-date basis.  Thanks to this recovery, the tech-heavy NASDAQ 100 Index ( NDX ) is up about 39%. Further, tech and AI-focused ETFs ( Exchange-Traded funds) like the Invesco QQQ Trust ( QQQ ) and Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF ( BOTZ ) have also delivered substantial gains and witnessed  large inflows of cash.   The 2H 2023 Outlook Thanks to the solid secular tailwinds, it is hard to find shorts among these large tech companies. Exposure to generative AI, a recovery in cloud computing, and a rebound in end-market demand could continue to fuel growth for these companies.  TipRanks’  Stock Comparison tool shows that Wall Street analysts are bullish about these tech stocks. All of these stocks command a Strong Buy consensus rating on TipRanks. However, analysts’ average 12-month price targets show limited upside potential.  Nvidia is the only big tech stock offering double-digit upside potential based on the average price target. Despite the stellar gains, the double-digit upside potential in NVDA stock shows the recognition of NVDA’s leadership in the AI space.  Besides for NVDA, shares of Amazon could exceed analysts’ average price target, reflecting reacceleration in AWS’ growth rate, AI-led tailwinds (AWS’ Generative AI offerings), and cost-saving measures.  Besides for these mega-cap stocks, the  Top Wall Street analysts are also bullish about Advanced Micro Devices ( NASDAQ:AMD ), CrowdStrike ( NASDAQ:CRWD ), ACM Research ( NASDAQ:ACMR ), Axon Enterprise ( NASDAQ:AXON ), and EngageSmart ( NYSE:ESMT ).  These tech stocks offer decent upside potential over the next 12 months based on analysts’ price targets. Bottom Line  Despite macro uncertainty, the recent rally in technology stocks shows investors’ optimism in the sector. Further, analysts’ Strong Buy consensus rating on these stocks also substantiates the bullish view. Moreover, the expected increase in IT spending by enterprises on cloud and AI applications bodes well for growth.  Disclosure

Fintel reports that on July 5, 2023, UBS reiterated coverage of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) with a Neutral recommendation. Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 0.47% Upside

Taiwan's TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, said on Thursday it does not expect any direct impact on its production from China's decision to restrict exports of two metals widely used in semiconductors and electric vehicles.

Samsung Electronics' June-quarter profit is expected to plunge 96% on-year to the lowest for any quarter in more than 14 years, as a chip glut continues to drive large losses in the tech giant's cash cow business despite a supply cut.

Samsung Electronics' June-quarter profit is expected to plunge 96% on-year to the lowest for any quarter in more than 14 years, as a chip glut continues to drive large losses in the tech giant's cash cow business despite a supply cut.

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen touches down in Beijing on Thursday for a three-day visit just as trade tensions between the world's two superpowers ratchet up another notch, while a Malaysian interest rate decision tops the region's economic calendar.

(RTTNews) - Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) Wednesday announced the acquisition of the newly renovated Courtyard by Marriott Cleveland University Circle for $31 million.

The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is down -6.29 to 15,197.49. The total After hours volume is currently 84,036,645 shares traded.The following are the most active stocks for the after hours session: Fortrea Holdings Inc. (FTRE) is unchanged at $37.00, with 9,306,639 shares tr

Tech stocks were weaker late Wednesday, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) decreasing 0.5% and the Philadelphia Semiconductor index falling 1.8%.