The ‘Magnificent 7' Are Off to a Mixed Start in 2026. Here's What to Watch as Their Earnings Start

Key Takeaways America's heavy-hitting "Magnificent 7†stocks have driven years of market gains. That may not continue to be the case. This year has started with a mixed showing from the grouping of some of America's biggest tech stocks, which accounted for over 40% of the S&P 500's roughly 18% total return in 2025. Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL) is up some 5% since 2026 began, while Amazon (AMZN) is up about 4%. Tesla (TSLA), Meta (Meta), and Nvidia (NVDA) are little changed. Microsoft (MSFT) and Apple (AAPL ...