FAMILY STOCK / Shutterstock.com As the calendar turns to 2026, the investment landscape has a different feel than it did just a few years ago. Among the different reasons is a heightened level of volatility that has helped define 2025 and left a lot of investors feeling a mix of both fatigue and caution going into a new year. Quick Read It goes without saying that the volatility of 2025 has left investors fatigued and cautious as we enter 2026. The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF retur ...

The AI bubble is already in the process of bursting; however, this is a very early stage ofAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial short position in the shares of SPX either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no g ...

As AI bubble fears grow, shares of GPU titan Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) seem like a top candidate for some profit-taking, especially as things get a bit choppier and the momentum begins to taper further. ...

Joining us this morning is Niles Investment Management founder and portfolio manager Dan Niles. Got some thoughts on the AI trade in the market at large. Dan, good to see you again. >> To see you too, Carl.>> So, a lot was made of uh Broadcom's inability, for example, to rally after its earnings, but maybe the story can be different with Micron today. >> Yeah, I mean, I think you have to look at the the short-term picture and the long-term picture. So in the short-term picture, what's changed is now really ...

CoreWeave stock price continued its downward trend this week as investors remained concerned about the AI bubble. CRWV has dropped in the last four consecutive days, reaching its lowest level since Ma... ...

Core Insights - Nvidia's stock has fallen to a three-month low due to concerns about an AI bubble and increased competition in the chipmaking industry [1][4] - The company faces challenges from competitors, including a significant surge in the stock of MetaX Integrated Circuits, which debuted with a nearly 700% increase [2] - Nvidia's chips are facing bans in China, and the company is being compared to the dot-com bubble, raising investor skepticism [3][4] Industry Trends - A report from UBS projects that global capital expenditure on AI could increase by nearly 35% next year, reaching $571 billion, indicating ongoing investment in the sector [6] - Analysts from Bank of America suggest that the AI boom is still in its early stages, with Nvidia being highlighted as a top stock to buy in 2026 [7] - Despite positive projections, Nvidia's stock has declined over 16% in the last two months, reflecting negative market sentiment [8]

Core Viewpoint - Investor apprehension surrounding Oracle has led to a significant decline in its stock price, which has fallen nearly 50% from its all-time high on September 10, and is now affecting its projects [1] Group 1: Oracle's Financial and Project Concerns - Asset management firm Blue Owl Capital has reportedly withdrawn from Oracle's $10 billion data center project due to unfavorable debt terms, raising concerns about Oracle's high level of debt [1] - There are worries that Oracle could delay the completion of data centers for OpenAI, although the cloud company has denied these reports [2] Group 2: Market Impact - Oracle's shares fell 5.4% on Wednesday, contributing to month-to-date losses exceeding 11%, which also negatively impacted related companies such as Broadcom, Nvidia, and Advanced Micro Devices [2] - Major U.S. indexes experienced declines, with the S&P 500 retreating 1.16%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 0.47%, and the Nasdaq Composite losing 1.81%, marking its worst day in nearly a month [3] Group 3: AI Market Outlook - Despite the recent pullback in artificial intelligence stocks, Bank of America suggests that the AI trade may still have potential for growth into 2026, with a caution that rising shares do not preclude the formation of a bubble [3] - Analysts at Bank of America believe that the current market progression supports the thesis of a larger AI bubble continuing to build, although identifying the exact moment before a potential bubble burst remains challenging [4]

A major part of the returns has come from AI-linked stocks. Nearly 75 percent of the S&P 500’s return in 2025, up to early December, has come from AI-linked stocks. Clearly, 2025 has been a year of the AI boom in the market. ‘AI gainers’ like the US, China, Taiwan and South Korea gained handsomely in 2025 from the AI boom.India, an ‘AI loser’, couldn’t participate in the AI boom. While S&P 500 (up 17.59 percent), Nikkei ( up 28.87 percent), Shanghai Composite (up 18.27 percent), Kospi (up 73 percent) and T ...

Market Outlook - The stock market is expected to see a third consecutive year of gains, but forecasts suggest a potential decline in 2026, with the S&P 500 projected to finish around 6,500, which is over 3% below its recent close [1][9] - Analysts are generally cautious about stock returns moderating after three years of significant gains driven by AI stocks, with concerns about a potential AI bubble impacting market leaders [3] Historical Context - Historical trends indicate that midterm election years tend to be challenging for stocks, with increased volatility and poor performance since 1950 [4] - Leadership changes at the Federal Reserve have historically coincided with market turbulence, raising concerns about the potential impact of political pressures on the Fed's independence [5][6] Sector Analysis - The tech sector, particularly AI-related stocks, is under scrutiny as investors reassess valuations and spending on AI infrastructure after a prolonged bull market [7] - Broadcom's recent earnings report exemplifies the high expectations for AI beneficiaries, as despite exceeding estimates, the stock fell significantly, indicating market pressures on AI stocks [8][10]

Concerns about an AI bubble and increased competition are weighing on Nvidia as the stock fell to a three-month low on Wednesday. Most Read from Fast Company Shares of the Santa Clara, California-based company tumbled more than 3% amid a broader decline for those chipmakers that are key to the artificial intelligence boom. Shares of Advanced Micro Devices and Broadcom were also down 4% and 5%, respectively. In recent weeks, a slew of companies have made moves that could chip away at Nvidia’s domination ...