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Here are things going right for stocks despite new Iran war setbacks
The big stock rally Friday had as much to do with bond yields going down as it did with oil plunging. The Mag 7 are also back.
TL;DR
- Stable bond yields are a key positive indicator for the stock market, supporting stock prices.
- The 'Magnificent Seven' megacap tech stocks have shown a resurgence, driven by their substantial spending on AI and infrastructure.
- Investments in AI, data centers, and related infrastructure, particularly from companies like Nvidia and cloud providers, are creating significant economic activity.
- Sectors benefiting from AI development include chip manufacturers (Intel, AMD, Arm), optical interconnects (Corning, Lumentum, Coherent, Marvell), and energy infrastructure (GE Vernova, Eaton, Bloom Energy, Caterpillar).
- Despite potential geopolitical disruptions, a slowing economy and the Federal Reserve's accommodative stance (potential rate cuts) are viewed as supportive for stocks.