Right. So, the market. It’s all a bit…much, isn’t it? The S&P 500 is having a moment, apparently. A historic moment. It’s gained at least 16% in three consecutive years only three times since 1928. Three times! Which, statistically, means it’s probably due a wobble. But let’s not dwell on that. I’m trying to be positive. And, of course, everyone’s talking about these trillion-dollar companies. Twelve of them now. It feels…significant. Like a tipping point. Or maybe just a lot of zeroes.
I’ve been staring at charts for hours, trying to look knowledgeable. It’s exhausting. Especially when I keep confusing moving averages with…well, everything else. But apparently, Wall Street thinks these trillion-dollar behemoths still have some juice left. And, predictably, there’s a select few they’re particularly excited about. I’ve made a list, naturally. It’s how I cope.
Investment Resolutions (Current Status: Fragile):
1. Diversify portfolio. (Progress: 17% complete. Mostly just thinking about it.)
2. Avoid impulsive decisions. (Failed spectacularly this morning. Don’t ask.)
3. Understand the difference between P/E ratios and… actual things. (Still a work in progress.)
Nvidia: The AI Darling (and My Anxiety)
First up, Nvidia. It’s the face of this whole AI revolution, apparently. Which is terrifying. Because revolutions always involve disruption. And I like things…predictable. Sixty-three analysts have weighed in, and a whopping 59 are bullish. Mark Lipacis of Evercore ISI thinks it could jump 90% by 2026. Ninety percent! That’s…a lot. He believes they’ll dominate AI-accelerated data centers. Which sounds impressive, but mostly makes me think of overheating computers and complicated wiring. Their GPUs, Hopper and Blackwell, hold a near monopoly. A monopoly! It feels… precarious.
Of course, everyone’s saying AI is the future. And I’m sure it is. But every innovation has its bubble, doesn’t it? The internet had its dot-com crash. Crypto… well, let’s not even go there. I lost a significant amount on Dogecoin. A significant amount. I’m trying not to think about it. And these Magnificent Seven companies are already developing their own chips. Cheaper, more accessible chips. It feels like a threat. A slow-creeping, silicon-based threat.
Meta Platforms: The Social Media Empire (and My Time Sink)
Next, Meta. Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp… they’ve got all the eyeballs. 3.58 billion daily active users. It’s…a lot of people scrolling endlessly. Barton Crockett of Rosenblatt thinks it could jump 73%. 73%! He’s focusing on their advertising operations, which is sensible, I suppose. But I mostly just think about all the carefully curated lives I see on Instagram and feel vaguely inadequate.
They’ve got a mountain of cash, apparently. $81.6 billion. Which is more money than I can even comprehend. And they’re spending it on AI, naturally. But they’re still making money from advertising. Which is reassuring. It’s arguably the cheapest of the Magnificent Seven. Which means… what, exactly? That it’s a bargain? Or that something’s wrong with it? I’m suspicious of bargains. Always.
Microsoft: The Reliable Giant (and My Childhood Memories)
Finally, Microsoft. Windows, Office… they’ve been around forever. It feels…safe. Sachin Mittal of DBS Bank thinks it could jump 69%. 69%! Which is… a number. Azure, their cloud platform, is growing, fueled by AI. Which is good. They’re also generating a lot of cash. $80.8 billion. It’s enough to make me feel deeply unmotivated. They’re valued at a discount. Which means… something. I’m starting to suspect these financial terms are deliberately designed to confuse people.
They’ve also got a mountain of cash. $89.5 billion. It’s enough to buy a small country. Or at least a very nice house. I’m starting to daydream. They pay a dividend. Which sounds…responsible. And they repurchase their stock. Which sounds… complicated. But I’m told it’s good. I’m just trying to keep up.
So, there you have it. Three trillion-dollar stocks with the potential to soar. Or, you know, wobble. It’s the market. It’s unpredictable. I’m going to need a cup of tea. And possibly a lie-down.
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