Here are 3 major moments that drove the stock market last week
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Market Overview - The tech sector experienced a significant rebound on Friday, with the Nasdaq gaining over 2%, led by chipmakers Nvidia and Broadcom, which rose by 7.8% and 7.2% respectively [1] - Despite the late-week rally, both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 posted weekly declines of 1.8% and 0.1% respectively, while the Dow rose more than 1,200 points on Friday, closing at an all-time high of 50,115, finishing up 2.5% for the week [1] Capital Expenditures - Major tech companies, including Alphabet and Amazon, announced substantial increases in capital expenditures for the year to enhance their data centers and AI capabilities [1] - Alphabet's spending for 2026 could exceed double that of the previous year, which was positively received by investors despite a 0.5% drop in shares [1] - Conversely, Amazon's stock fell by 5.5% after missing profit forecasts, although it reported a solid overall quarter [1] Software Sector Challenges - Software stocks faced significant declines due to fears that AI advancements could threaten traditional enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies [1] - The sell-off accelerated after the release of a new automation tool by Anthropic, impacting both vulnerable companies and established cybersecurity firms [1] - Despite the challenges, demand for cybersecurity solutions, such as those offered by CrowdStrike, remains strong, prompting the company to increase its position in the stock [1] Market Rotation and Stock Adjustments - The shift away from tech stocks led to capital flowing into undervalued sectors, allowing for profit-taking and cash accumulation [1] - The company trimmed positions in Dow stocks like Home Depot and Honeywell, which had achieved double-digit gains, and realized significant profits on DuPont, which saw a 6% increase last week [1] - Texas Roadhouse was partially sold after a 15% year-to-date gain, driven by concerns over beef inflation rather than business performance [1]