Wall Street’s ‘Last Men Standing’: The Mag 7 Are Propping Up the S&P 500, Then Why Are Your ETFs at Risk?
The Mag 7 are propping up the S&P 500 as market breadth weakens. Here’s why SPY and QQQ investors may face hidden concentration risks.
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AI Bubble Ready to Burst? Investor Raises Alarm Over Anthropic's Sky-High Valuation
Anthropic eyes a late 2026 IPO, while OpenAI delays until 2027. Experts weigh revenue growth against AI bubble risks.
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