S&P 500 is surviving Big Tech's slide as 'other 493' catch up
Published On Sep 15, 2024, 9:00 AM
The article discusses how the S&P 500 Index has recently performed well despite declines in major tech stocks like Nvidia and Microsoft. This shift marks a change from the previous trend where these tech companies significantly drove market growth. Investors are now looking towards sectors like real estate, consumer staples, and utilities as fears of slower economic growth grow, alongside the Federal Reserve's expected interest rate cuts. There’s an observable rotation into these 'other 493' stocks, suggesting a diversification away from high-flying tech firms. Several sectors other than tech have shown impressive earnings growth, particularly in healthcare, prompting investor interest.