Yahoo Finance·2026-01-08 19:05Group 1 - The investment themes from the past, particularly in technology stocks, continue to drive market performance, with tech stocks outperforming the market significantly over the last three years [1][2] - The S&P 500 has gained 81% in the last three years, while tech ETFs like the Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF and the State Street Technology Select SPDR ETF have seen returns of 144% and 139% respectively [2] - The investment thesis remains focused on technology stocks, particularly those benefiting from advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and machine learning, which are expected to provide strong market support [3] Group 2 - Nvidia, a leading semiconductor company, is projected to generate $213.3 billion in revenue this year, with expectations of growth to $319.8 billion by 2027, driven by its GPUs used in AI applications [5][6] - Palantir Technologies has experienced a remarkable 2,710% increase in stock value over the past three years, significantly outperforming Nvidia's 1,240% increase, due to its successful AI Platform (AIP) [7] - Palantir's U.S. commercial revenue rose 121% year-over-year to $397 million, while its U.S. government revenue increased by 52% to $486 million, indicating strong demand for its AI-driven solutions [8]