Active fund managers are dramatically reducing their exposure to technology giants amid growing concerns about an AI-driven market bubble. New data reveals they’ve cut tech holdings to their lowest relative level in five years compared to the S&P 500. This defensive positioning reflects Wall Street’s mounting anxiety about stretched valuations in the artificial intelligence sector.
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Apple Foldable Phone Delayed to 2029 Amid iPhone 17 Success
While Apple Inc. celebrates better-than-expected iPhone 17 sales, the tech giant faces a critical innovation gap as engineering challenges push its foldable smartphone debut to 2029 or later. This significant delay comes as rival Samsung maintains its nearly year-long lead in the foldable market with state-of-the-art Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 models. Despite strong hardware performance from its latest iPhone, Apple’s stock has gained only 3% this year, dramatically underperforming both the S&P 500’s 14% rise and Microsoft’s 25% surge, reflecting investor concerns about the company’s innovation pipeline and AI capabilities.
read moreApple Hits 2025 Record High on Loop Capital Upgrade
Apple Inc. shares surged to their first record high of 2025 after Loop Capital upgraded the stock from hold to buy, citing stronger-than-expected iPhone demand trends. The bullish move reflects robust early sales performance for the latest iPhone lineup, with the iPhone 17 series significantly outpacing its predecessor in key markets. This analyst endorsement and sales momentum were highlighted on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily, underscoring Apple’s continued strength in consumer electronics despite broader market challenges.
read moreApple’s AI Delay Threatens Future as Stock Lags
Apple Inc.’s decision to delay its advanced Siri AI product until 2026 may have permanently damaged the company’s competitive position in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape. The tech giant finds itself at least a year behind rivals like OpenAI and Meta Platforms Inc. while simultaneously losing key AI talent to competitors offering multimillion-dollar packages. With iPhone sales continuing to drive the majority of its revenue and Wall Street showing clear dissatisfaction through stagnant stock performance, Apple faces what could be an insurmountable challenge in reclaiming its technological leadership.
read moreBlack Monday 1987: Could 11,000-Point Drop Happen Today?
The 1987 Black Monday crash saw the Dow Jones plummet 22.6% in a single day, equivalent to an 11,000-point drop today. Current market conditions show eerie parallels to the pre-crash environment of 1987, raising concerns about potential market vulnerability. The concentration of value in AI-focused tech giants adds new risk dimensions to today’s market structure.
read moreTSMC Raises 2025 Revenue Forecast to Mid-30% Growth
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has significantly upgraded its 2025 revenue growth projection to the mid-30% range following stronger-than-expected quarterly results. The world’s leading chipmaker also increased its capital spending targets, signaling continued confidence in the semiconductor market expansion. These developments highlight TSMC’s pivotal role in the global AI infrastructure boom.
read moreApple’s AI Delay Threatens iPhone 17 Sales Target
Apple Inc. faces a critical test as it aims to sell 90 million iPhone 17 units this year while delaying its artificial intelligence features until 2025. The company’s cautious approach stands in stark contrast to competitors aggressively pursuing AI partnerships, creating significant headwinds for both sales and investor confidence. With Apple’s stock gaining only 3% this year compared to soaring megatech peers, the absence of compelling AI features threatens to make incremental hardware improvements insufficient to drive the necessary upgrade cycle.
read moreOpenAI Alerts EU on Big Tech Data Dominance Risks
OpenAI has formally alerted European Union antitrust authorities to the competitive threats posed by Big Tech’s data dominance, warning that tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Apple could lock in customers and stifle innovation. During a September 24 meeting with EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera’s office, the world’s largest startup highlighted the “difficulties” it faces competing with “entrenched companies” and urged regulatory intervention to prevent market concentration.
read moreOpenAI’s Market Moves Shake Tech Stocks
OpenAI is demonstrating unprecedented market-moving power without even being a public company. Recent announcements from the AI giant have sent e-commerce and software stocks on dramatic swings. This influence rivals that of established tech behemoths like Apple and Nvidia, creating significant volatility across multiple sectors as investors react to every AI development from the $500 billion-valued startup.
read moreS&P 500’s Path to 7,000: Apple & Nvidia Lead Charge
The S&P 500’s remarkable surge has investors eyeing the elusive 7,000 milestone by year-end, with just a 5.5% gain needed to breach this historic threshold. After reaching highs near 6,700 before a modest pullback, the index’s strong performance since August has analysts from Deutsche Bank to Fundstrat believing the rally is not only realistic but likely. At the forefront of this charge stand two tech titans: Apple, rejuvenated by its strongest product cycle in years, and Nvidia, the AI behemoth whose market weight could prove decisive in pushing the index across the finish line.
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