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The Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that pursues its investment objective by seeking investment exposure to the largest companies (Underlying Issuers) in one or more of the following industries, each of which is defined by an independent industry classification scheme: Technology Hardware Industry; E-Commerce Discretionary Industry; Internet Media & Services Industry; and Software Industry (collectively, the Technology Industries). The Fund generally will offer exposure to between five and ten Underlying Issuers primarily through the use of swap agreements and/or forward contracts. The Fund also may invest directly in the equity securities issued by the Underlying Issuers, such as common stock or American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), or other securities that provide similar exposure to one or more Underlying Issuers when the Adviser believes doing so is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.

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Options activities show a sudden burst in bearish sentiment in the markets, particularly among large-cap tech stocks, following $33 million worth of put options being purchased.
What Happened: On Thursday, popular newsletter The Kobeissi Letter shared a chart on X, showing rising put option volumes among the &#8220;Magnificent 7&#8221; stocks, which comprise high-performing and influential U.S.-listed equities.
According to the X post, put volumes started to surge around 2 p.m. ET, ultimately reaching $33 million in total purchases before the closing bell. It marked the first time this week that bearish contracts outpaced bullish calls across the group.
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&#8220;Options activity continues to be very telling,&#8221; the post says, highlighting how the late-day rotation into puts could reflect increased caution after a strong year-to-date run for most of the Magnificent 7, which have a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/12/42378468/if-you-like-big-tech-youll-love-this-etf-that-lets-you-invest-in-microsoft-nvidia-and-appl">combined market cap</a> of over $16.3 trillion.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Put volumes are surging: Magnificent 7 stocks saw massive put activity beginning at 2 PM ET today. Heading into the close, there were $33 million of Magnificent 7 puts purchased. For the first time this week, puts have outpaced calls in these tech stocks. Options activity… <a href="https://t.co/3TaR4DL1QD">pic.twitter.com/3TaR4DL1QD</a>
&mdash; The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) <a href="https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1923113500483912118?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: These stocks have added $3.57 to their market caps since <a href="https://benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45414023/magnificent-seven-add-36-trillion-since-april-lows-is-this-rally-just-beginning">their April lows</a>, with $1.2 trillion in gains coming within just two days of the trade de-escalations with China early this week. 
The group witnessed steep pullbacks following President Donald Trump&#8217;s Liberation Day tariffs, owing to their global scale and operations. Even after the pause was announced, the <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44916598/tariff-pause-fizzles-mag-7-stocks-slide-back-to-pre-pause-lows">stocks slipped back</a> to their pre-pause lows last month, as turbulent market conditions and uncertainties continued to persist.
While most stocks in this group still remain in the red year-to-date, they&#8217;ve recovered significantly over the past week, with the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>), which tracks this grouping, rallying 21.90% over the past month.
The rising put option volumes could be in response to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45435170/jim-cramer-says-this-will-hurt-apple-president-trump-making-it-tough">fresh set of uncertainties</a> surrounding trade and tariffs by the current U.S. Administration. For instance, on Thursday, it was revealed that Trump is pressuring Apple CEO Tim Cook to stop iPhone production in India and bring manufacturing back to the United States instead.
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-13.24%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-6.83</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-13.29%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+8.25%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-2.52%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+7.45%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-9.61%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-3.71%</td>
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Price Action: The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF was down 1.14% on Thursday, and another 0.11% after hours.
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The ETF scores in the 82nd percentile according to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Let&#8217;s see</a> how it compares with constituent holdings such as Apple and Microsoft.
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Economist and fund manager Craig Shapiro is not mincing words on President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;and his latest attempts at centralizing economic power in the White House.
What Happened: On Sunday, Shapiro, the founder of The Collaborative Fund and a macro strategist at The Bear Trap Report, called out Trump in a post on X for running the American economy &#8220;like a Mafia don.&#8221;
Shapiro says that Trump wants to run the entire economy through the White House. &#8220;He has shut down the supply chain simply because he can, seeking to rebuild it in his own vision where loyalists and his supporters run their businesses without interference,&#8221; he says.
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The veteran trader and investor argues that Trump is summoning the nation&#8217;s largest companies to his office, &#8220;to beg him to support their efforts, give them exemptions, remove competitors, etc.&#8221;
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&mdash; Craig Shapiro (@ces921) <a href="https://twitter.com/ces921/status/1916501326831243511?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&#8220;He [Trump] doesn&#8217;t care about small business owners,&#8221; Shapiro says, &#8220;because he likes big things, not small things.&#8221; He warns that small businesses don&#8217;t have any voice under this administration, since Trump wouldn&#8217;t want to &#8220;waste any time on you.&#8221;
According to Shapiro, Trump wants companies to &#8220;beg, grovel, and offer gifts&#8221; in exchange for favorable treatment, a dynamic that he compares with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who regularly has all of the nation&#8217;s rich oligarchs come in, &#8220;to kiss the ring and pay the tithe.&#8221;
Shapiro argues that Trump's leadership style is rooted in loyalty and transactional dealings, with dissenters quickly pushed aside. &#8220;He is reducing the number of keys in society he needs to maintain and grow his power,&#8221; he says, warning that when democracies start sliding toward autocracy, the outcomes are usually grim.
Why It Matters: Trump's behind-the-scenes deal-making in the Oval Office has drawn sharp criticism from several other high-profile voices in recent weeks.
Among the critics is investment advisor Ross Gerber, who recently <a href="https://benzinga.com/news/25/04/44868492/art-of-the-steal-ross-gerber-says-small-businesses-get-to-go-bankrupt-while-trump-makes-exceptions-for-mag-7-chinese-imports">described the situation</a> as the &#8220;Art of the Steal.&#8221; Gerber warned that small businesses will be the ones to suffer and go bankrupt, while Trump grants exemptions on Chinese imports for the Magnificent Seven (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>) companies. &#8220;This is not only absurd, but just wrong,&#8221; Gerber said.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) recently criticized Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) CEO Tim Cook, citing what she described as a pattern of <a href="https://benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44970168/elizabeth-warren-slams-tim-cook-over-alleged-backdoor-deal-with-trump-to-shield-apple-from-crushing-china-tariffs-creates-the-appearance-of-impropriety">influence peddling</a> by &#8220;huge, well-connected corporations&#8221; that, she argued, &#8220;creates the appearance of impropriety.&#8221;
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The world&#8217;s largest exchange-traded fund tracking the Nasdaq 100 index is on track for its worst week of outflows since November 2024, highlighting growing investor unease about the sustainability of the tech sector&#8217;s rebound from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">the tariff-led selloff.</a>
The Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) lost $3.97 billion over the first four days of the week, according to TradingView data, with Friday's flows yet to be reported. This marks potentially the worst weekly outflows in six months. 
Notably, this exodus occurs even as the Nasdaq 100 posted a robust weekly performance, soaring over 6%.
The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) suffered outflows for $1.4 billion over the week, the worst since July 2024. 
Similarly, the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) recorded $347 million in outflows this week, heading toward its worst weekly outflow since December 2024. This drain comes even as chipmaker stocks surged 11% over the same period, the strongest weekly gains since November 2022. 
Pressure is also being felt at the top of the tech elite: The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NYSE">MAGS</a>) registered outflows for the second consecutive week.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Investors Are Rotating Out Of Tech Into Blue-Chip Stocks</h1>
Instead of an outright exit from risk assets, the flows suggest a sector rotation as investors appear to be moving from tech stocks into more traditional blue-chip names.
The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) recorded its largest single-day inflow since August 2020 on Monday, with $1.6 billion of fresh capital. 
By the week&#8217;s end, ETF pulled in $1.53 billion overall, eyeing the strongest weekly inflow in nearly five years.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Sector Fund Flows: Winners and Losers</h1>
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<li>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) gathered $124 million, poised for its third consecutive week of inflows.</li>
<li>The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) attracted $7 million in new capital, halting a two-week streak of outflows.</li>
<li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) extended its painful trend, losing $717 million, marking the sixth consecutive week of outflows.</li>
<li>The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) saw an $84 million influx, posting its second straight week of gains.</li>
<li>The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) experienced significant outflows totaling $666 million.</li>
<li>The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) registered $40 million in outflows.</li>
<li>The Industrials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>) attracted $140 million in fresh money.</li>
<li>The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) gained $52 million in inflows.</li>
<li>The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) saw $62 million in inflows, reflecting growing interest in defensive sectors.</li>
<li>The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) managed to secure $105 million in inflows despite broader tech weakness.</li>
<li>The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) posted $230 million in new investments, marking its second straight week of inflows, as investors seek safety in traditionally defensive sectors.</li>
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Tech giant Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) is set to report quarterly financial results <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">Thursday after market close </a>as the company faces a key antitrust case that could change the structure of the company's business segments moving forward.
Here are the analyst estimates for the first quarter, what analysts are saying and key items to watch.
Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Alphabet to report first-quarter revenue of $88.87 billion, up from $80.54 billion in last year's first quarter, according to data<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0423"> from Benzinga Pro.</a>
The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in eight straight quarters.
Analysts expect Alphabet to report first-quarter earnings per share of $2.02, up from $1.89 in last year's first quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in eight straight quarters.
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What Experts Are Saying: Alphabet's advertising revenue could provide an earnings surprise, Navellier &amp; Associates chairman Louis Navellier said in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44947085/analyst-expects-googles-ad-revenue-to-pick-up-in-q1-google-normally-beats-heres-what-alphabets-chart-shows-ahead-of-earnings">a recent podcast.</a>
"Well, their sales are forecasted to go up 10.7%, and earnings are forecast to grow 7%. Google does not provide any guidance whatsoever, but it has a very good earnings surprise history. I think what everybody's going to be looking at is their advertising revenue very carefully,&#8221; Navellier said.
Bank of America analyst Justin Post <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44909414/google-parent-alphabets-topline-can-withstand-pressure-in-uncertain-macro-scenario-compared-to-peers-analyst">recently maintained</a> a Buy rating on Alphabet with a price target of $185.
The analyst said that the Street has been lowering expectations for Alphabet, which could mean an in-line quarter or beat comes across as a positive.
Needham analyst Laura Martin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/04/44848020/google-genai-ai-cloud-services-drive-analyst-confidence-in-long-term-growth">highlighted Alphabet's large language models</a> as a key upside valuation driver ahead of earnings.
The analyst recently reiterated a Buy rating with a $178 price target.
Martin said generative AI will help increase Alphabet's revenue growth. The company's segments, like Google's search engine and YouTube, give Alphabet's large language models a competitive advantage, Martin said.
Freedom Capital Markets chief global strategist Jay Woods said Alphabet is making headlines due to ongoing antitrust litigation and competition in search from the likes of ChatGPT.
"Shares have been under pressure all year and find themselves at a fork-in-the-road coming into their Thursday number," Woods said in a weekly <a href="https://jaywoods.substack.com/">newsletter</a>.
Woods said Alphabet stock rallied and paused at the end of 2024.
"That level of prior resistance now became support in textbook fashion. Shares rallied from there to make new all-time highs. Then, they failed again."
Woods said Alphabet stock shows a favorable risk/reward scenario with the potential to break down to the $140.50 and $136 levels, while the upside shows "smooth sailing" to the 50-week moving average above $172.
"It may take a strong beat and guide in this macro environment to push much higher, but the lines are set as we head into this busy week of earnings."
Key Items to Watch: One of the biggest items to watch with Alphabet stock remains the ongoing antitrust case with the Department of Justice.
Alphabet will likely be forced to sell or spin off its Chrome segment, with the DOJ finding Alphabet in violation of antitrust laws. The company could be forced to end its search deals with smartphone companies like Apple as well.
While Alphabet is unlikely to comment on the pending case, any commentary on what comes next or if the company discusses businesses in more separate lines than usual could signal future plans.
Google Search and YouTube were bright spots in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43479274/alphabet-q4-earnings-highlights-ai-cloud-youtube-momentum-continues-capex-guidance-sends-shares-lower">fourth-quarter results</a>. Investors and analysts will look for these key indicators to show strength in the Q1 results and in future guidance. Google Cloud also posted strong growth in the fourth quarter.
"Together, Cloud and YouTube exited 2024 at an annual run rate of $110 billion. Our results show the power of our differentiated full-stack approach to AI innovation and the continued strength of our core business," Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said after fourth-quarter results.
Alphabet&#8217;s results could put pressure on several top ETFs, as the stock is a member of the Magnificent Seven and one of the largest companies in the world.
Alphabet is the third-largest holding in the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS: MAGS) at 14.9%. The company is also one of the largest holdings in the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), with Class A shares being the ninth-largest holding at 2.6% and Class C shares being the 11th-largest holding at 2.5%.
GOOGL Price Action: Alphabet stock was up 2.6% to $155.35 on Wednesday versus a 52-week trading range of $140.53 to $207.05. Alphabet stock is down 18% year-to-date in 2025.
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Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), considered a proxy for large-cap growth and tech-dense innovation, faltered considerably in 2025.
What Happened: The ETF has had year-to-date losses of 13.44%. While alarming on its own, this number conceals more profound undercurrents within its<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs"> underlying makeup</a>, most notably the fortunes of &#8220;Magnificent Seven&#8221; stocks, which collectively comprise more than 40% of the QQQ.
The decline among these mega-cap growth stars has been swift and, by some accounts, historic. Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>) mirrors this group of stocks and is down over 12% for the past six months.
As investment advisory company Bespoke Investment Group recently<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44916598/tariff-pause-fizzles-mag-7-stocks-slide-back-to-pre-pause-lows"> noted, there is more downside risk</a>.
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A convergence of global macroeconomic headwinds has helped to bring about this weakness. J.P. Morgan Asset Management <a href="https://www.advisorpedia.com/markets/can-mega-cap-tech-stocks-withstand-the-tariff-pressure/">underscores </a>that around 75% of the suppliers to these companies are overseas, many in jurisdictions that are newly subject to fresh tariffs under new U.S. trade policy. 
Adding to the squeeze, corporate behemoths and Mag7 members such as Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), and Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) get more than half of their revenues abroad. Consequently, rising trade tensions and supply chain risks continue to be primary risk considerations for investors assessing exposure to QQQ or its underlying tech giants.
Why It Matters: A wider view presents a more complex picture. According <a href="https://www.advisorpedia.com/markets/can-mega-cap-tech-stocks-withstand-the-tariff-pressure/">to </a>J.P. Morgan&#8217;s Stephanie Aliaga, the recent decline has not been caused by a deterioration in underlying fundamentals. 
Instead, it is a repricing of risk in the face of heightened uncertainty regarding margins, capital spending, and earnings expectations. This has resulted in significant compression in valuation. 
Importantly, the forward price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple for the Magnificent Seven has fallen from around 31x early in the year to about 22x—its lowest price since January 2023, before the then-ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) cycle of investment.
This relative discount may attract long-term investors looking for quality at a better entry point. These companies are at the core of the QQQ portfolio and leading in innovation, especially in AI and cloud computing. Their impact on the overall market, and the QQQ, is still unbroken.
However, near-term prudence is likely to be justified. Trade headwinds are not likely to subside quickly, and more volatility in mega-cap growth can be expected. But for those with the stomach for short-term dislocations, the combination of cheap valuations and continued innovation leadership presents an attractive argument for revisiting QQQ and its Mag 7 exposure.
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Magnificent Meltdown: QQQ Tanks As Big Tech's Shine Wears Off, But There's A Silver Lining

The &#8216;Mag 7&#8217; or Magnificent 7 stocks, comprising the most influential U.S.-based companies, with a combined market capitalization of $13.6 trillion, have had their worst month and quarter on record, with still a week left to go. 
What Happened: On Monday, Bespoke Investment Group, a New York-based investment advisory company, shared on its X account the 6-month chart of the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>), a fund that offers equal weight exposure to the Magnificent 7 stocks.
The first-ever ETF to track the Mag 7, it allocates between 13% to 15% of its assets to each of the seven stocks: Apple Inc., Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Meta Platforms Inc., Microsoft Corp., Nvidia Corp., and Tesla Inc.
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Bespoke highlights the fund&#8217;s performance this month, especially the chart pattern between 9th April and today. The fund witnessed a steep pullback starting with the tariffs on Liberation Day, followed by a recovery when President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause to the tariffs. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">So much for &quot;the pause&quot; doing anything to stop the post-tariff bleeding. The Mag 7 ETF <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24MAGS&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$MAGS</a> is now cents away from giving up all of its post-&quot;pause&quot; gains. <a href="https://t.co/FVEMFgbYcG">pic.twitter.com/FVEMFgbYcG</a>
&mdash; Bespoke (@bespokeinvest) <a href="https://twitter.com/bespokeinvest/status/1914326018900349227?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Now, less than two weeks since &#8220;the pause,&#8221; the tweet highlights that the fund is merely &#8220;cents away&#8221; from giving up all of its &#8220;post-pause&#8221; gains. &#8220;So much for the pause doing anything to stop the post-tariff bleeding,&#8221; it adds, as tariff-related uncertainties continue to weigh on stocks.
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Stock / ETF</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Year-To-Date</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">52 Week High-Low</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-$13.10&nbsp;(-24.19%)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"> $55.80 &#8211; $39.01 <a href="https://www.google.com/finance/quote/MAGS:BATS?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjhkby4oeuMAxW4UfUHHTrsMv0Q3ecFegQILRAX"></a></td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-$50.69&nbsp;(-20.79%)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$260.09 &#8211; $164.77</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-$40.77&nbsp;(-21.39%)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$208.70 &#8211; $142.66</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-$52.90&nbsp;(-24.02%)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$242.52 &#8211; $151.61</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-$114.58&nbsp;(-19.12%)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$740.89 &#8211; $414.50</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-$59.46&nbsp;(-14.21%)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$468.35 &#8211; $344.79 </td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-$41.40&nbsp;(-29.93%)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$153.13 &#8211; $76.40</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-$151.86&nbsp;(-40.04%)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$488.54 &#8211; $138.80</td>
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Why It Matters: When <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44656898/market-mayhem-persists-as-tariffs-spark-turmoil-experts-say-dont-panic">markets began to crumble</a> during the first few weeks of the tariffs, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was quoted as saying that this selloff &#8220;was more a MAG 7 problem than a MAGA one,&#8221; before calling it a <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44652055/its-more-a-mag-seven-problem-than-a-maga-one-treasury-secretary-says-as-wall-street-meltdowns">reassessment of U.S. tech stock</a> valuations following China&#8217;s Deepseek AI breakthrough. 
Senior tech analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities has repeatedly <a href="http://benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/04/44623604/us-stock-likely-to-open-lower-following-trumps-tariffs-worse-than-the-worst-case-scenario-says-analyst">called the tariffs</a> &#8220;worse than the worst-case scenario,&#8221; especially for tech stocks like Apple. Following the pause, he added that the decision <a href="https://benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44721874/trumps-tariff-pause-saves-market-from-edge-of-the-cliff-dan-ives-says-biggest-wild-card-still-remains">saved the markets</a> from the &#8220;edge of the cliff,&#8221; while noting that China will still be the biggest &#8220;wild card&#8221; for U.S. tech.
According to Yogesh Kansal, the founder and CEO of investing platform Appreciate, stocks such as Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft are now &#8220;undervalued&#8221; based on their free cash flow metrics. Kansal sees this selloff as a buying opportunity, reported <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-how-the-magnificent-seven-stocks-are-navigating-in-2025-3794939/">by</a> The Financial Express.
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Tariff Pause Fizzles: 'Mag 7' Stocks Slide Back To Pre-Pause Lows

Investor confidence is unraveling at a pace not seen in years, with recession odds climbing, U.S. equity allocations collapsing and cash piles swelling, signaling one of the most bearish market outlooks in a quarter-century.
In a note shared Tuesday, Bank of America's Michael Hartnett said April's Global Fund Manager Survey (FMS) revealed the fifth most bearish sentiment recorded in 25 years.
With global growth expectations at 30-year lows and fears of a trade war-induced recession surging, the market narrative has flipped sharply from optimism to caution.
&#8220;The current level of sentiment is the 5th&nbsp;lowest on record (behind 2001, 2009, 2019 and 2022),&#8221; Hartnett wrote.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&quot;BofA Global FMS [Fund Manager Survey} investor sentiment sinks to 5th lowest level on record&quot;. &lt;My take: Other notable low levels were near the GFC and 2022 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SPX&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$SPX</a> lows&gt; <a href="https://t.co/bF9qXX93HI">https://t.co/bF9qXX93HI</a> <a href="https://t.co/uUDhcP4WJd">pic.twitter.com/uUDhcP4WJd</a>
&mdash; Larry Tentarelli, Blue Chip Daily (@bluechipdaily) <a href="https://twitter.com/bluechipdaily/status/1912089156924166345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">A Crash In Investor Confidence</h3>
The survey, which gathers responses from hundreds of global fund managers overseeing trillions in assets, shows net 82% of respondents expect the global economy to weaken over the next 12 months—the highest level since the survey began. This marks a dramatic deterioration from March, when only 44% held a negative growth outlook.
Recession fears are also spiking, with 42% predicting a global recession, up from 19% in March. 
The probability of a "hard landing"—where economic contraction is abrupt and damaging—jumped to 49%, more than four times the 11% reported just a month earlier.
Cash levels, a proxy for investor nervousness, surged to 4.8%, up 125 basis points since February—the sharpest two-month rise since April 2020, when the pandemic panic began.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Peak US Exceptionalism?</h3>
The survey shows a seismic shift in sentiment toward U.S. markets. 
Allocation to U.S. equities fell by 53 percentage points since February, the largest two-month decline on record. This pushed net underweight exposure to 36%, the lowest since May 2023.
A striking 73% of investors said the era of "U.S. exceptionalism" has peaked, referring to the belief that the U.S. economy and markets could outperform the rest of the world. Correspondingly, expectations for the U.S. dollar to depreciate hit their worst level since 2006, with 61% expecting further weakness.
Investor outlook on U.S. corporate earnings turned bleak as well—net 28% said U.S. profit expectations are negative, the most pessimistic read since November 2007, just before the global financial crisis.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Expectations On Inflation And Fed Rate Cuts Diverge</h3>
The inflation outlook took a notable hawkish turn. Net 57% of fund managers see higher global consumer price index (CPI) over the next year—the highest since June 2021. The month-over-month jump in inflation expectations, 50 percentage points, was the largest since March 2022.
Despite this, investors are betting on policy easing, with 41% expecting three or more interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve due to tightening liquidity conditions and weakening economic activity. The largest share, 34%, forecast two cuts this year.
But Hartnett's note cautioned that meaningful upside in asset prices would require "big tariff easing, big Fed rate cuts, and/or economic data resilience."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The New Crowded Trade</h3>
In a notable shift, the most crowded trade among fund managers is now "long gold," favored by 49% of respondents. This overtakes the tech-heavy "long Magnificent Seven," which led for 24 consecutive months.
Since the start of the year, bullion, as tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), has rallied by 23%. During the same period, the US seven largest tech stocks – tracked by the RoundHill Magnificent Seven ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NYSE">MAGS</a>) – have fallen by 20%.
According to the survey, the rise of gold is tied to rising fears of stagflation—a toxic mix of slowing growth and high inflation—expected by 90% of respondents, the highest level since November 2022.
42% of fund managers also see gold as the top-performing asset for 2025, up from 23% in March. Meanwhile, global equities dropped to just 11% as the preferred asset class, a sharp decline from 39% the previous month.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How Bad Can It Get?</h3>
April's sentiment collapse dragged Bank of America's proprietary Bull &amp; Bear Indicator down from 4.8 to 4.5, inching closer to the traditional "buy" zone, but still suggesting that while investors are fearful, they haven't hit full capitulation.
Hartnett's note also hinted at a potential contrarian setup: If tariffs are eased and the Fed delivers aggressive rate cuts, going long U.S. stocks, cyclicals and the dollar while shorting gold, bonds and defensives could pay off. 
But if hard-landing fears materialize, shorting European and emerging market equities, along with bonds, would become the favored play.
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Wall Street's Mood Turns Bleak As Global Recession Fears Mount, Fund Managers Slash US Exposure

Wall Street staged one of its most powerful rallies in history on Wednesday, as a dramatic shift in U.S. trade policy ignited an aggressive risk-on surge across <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44720006/markets-take-off-as-trump-announces-90-day-tariff-pause-for-non-retaliating-nations-slaps-china-with-125-duty">every corner of the market.</a>
At the heart of the rally was President Donald Trump's unexpected announcement of a 90-day tariff pause for countries that have not retaliated against the U.S., coupled with a renewed hardline stance on China. 
The twin messaging—conciliatory toward allies, confrontational toward Beijing—was seen by investors as a calculated move to reset trade negotiations and de-escalate uncertainty.
Trump decided to impose universal 10% tariffs on countries that have not retaliated against U.S. duties, announcing a three-month window for fine-tuning negotiations. He also opted to keep duties on China as high as 125%.
The reaction was immediate and overwhelming.
The Nasdaq 100 – as tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) – soared 11% by 2:40 p.m. ET, on track for its strongest one-day gain since October 2008, during the height of the global financial crisis. 
The S&amp;P 500 jumped 8.7%, its best session since March 2020, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 7.3%, also notching a post-COVID record. 
Meanwhile, the Russell 2000, which tracks domestic-focused small caps, rocketed 9.1%, nearing one of its best sessions since the index&#8217;s inception in 1987.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mega-Cap Stocks Skyrocket </h3>
The Magnificent Seven stocks added a combined $1.44 trillion in market capitalization in a single session, in what is shaping up to be one of the largest single-day gains in aggregate market value ever recorded for the U.S. tech titans.
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<li>NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) jumped 15.88%, adding $373.12 billion in market capitalization.</li>
<li>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) rallied 11.72%, gaining $258.23 billion.</li>
<li>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) rose 8.17%, up $215.33 billion.</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) climbed 9.64%, increasing its market value by $174.34 billion</li>
<li>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) advanced 10.05%, adding $152.22 billion.</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) surged 7.82%, with a $138.74 billion boost.</li>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) soared 18.60%, gaining $132.73 billion.</li>
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The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>) soared 11%, its largest one-day jump since the fund&#8217;s inception in 2023.
"This was brilliantly executed by Donald Trump. Textbook, Art of the Deal," hedge fund titan Bill Ackman posted on X, reflecting the enthusiastic reactions from investors.
Economist Mohamed El-Erian noted that while speculation centered on who might have pressured the White House—Congress, CEOs, or courts—it was likely the government bond market that forced the administration's hand: "How close it gets to the line that separates wild price volatility from market malfunctioning," he wrote.
Before Trump's announcement, U.S. Treasuries had come under heavy pressure, with yields climbing amid growing investor skepticism toward American assets.
Market experts saw the move as a potential inflection point. 
"Markets are breathing a loud sigh of relief after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs and a reduction of certain ones," said Chris Brigati, CIO at SWBC. "The market&#8217;s move upward is violent, and speaks to how badly the market was looking for clarity."
Gina Bolvin, president of Bolvin Wealth Management, called this "the pivotal moment we've been waiting for," adding that the timing, just ahead of earnings season, may give companies a steadier backdrop for forward guidance.
Still, some warned the euphoria may prove temporary. "Uncertainty looms over what happens after the 90-day period," Bolvin said. "This underscores the importance of staying fully invested, particularly in a market as reactive and headline-driven as this one."
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Nasdaq 100 Set For Strongest Rally Since 2008 As Magnificent 7 Add $1.5 Trillion In Historic Surge

Stocks and cryptocurrencies have been punched hard amid fears of economic fallout from President Donald Trump&#8217;s sweeping tariff measures.
Even so, Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has fared better than some of Wall Street&#8217;s tech behemoths.
What happened: The apex cryptocurrency has shed 15.79% of its value year-to-date, wiping out nearly $280 billion in investor wealth.&nbsp;
However, BTC was in a better position when compared with the "Magnificent 7" group, a cohort of seven large-cap technology companies.&nbsp;
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As evident, Nvidia, Tesla, Google's parent company Alphabet, Apple, and Amazon have all reported losses of over 20% since 2025 began. Elon Musk-led electric vehicle maker Tesla was the worst performer, plunging over 40% in the period.
Microsoft matched Bitcoin's decline, plunging 15.90% year-to-date, while Facebook's parent, Meta, posted smaller losses than the leading cryptocurrency.
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Asset</td>
<td>YTD Losses&nbsp;</td>
<td>Price (Recorded at 4:50 a.m. ET)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>40.20%</td>
<td>$233.29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>28.21%</td>
<td>$97.64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td>27.10%</td>
<td>$181.46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)</td>
<td>22.06%</td>
<td>$146.75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>21.06%</td>
<td>$175.26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>15.90%</td>
<td>$357.86</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>15.79%</td>
<td>$79,102.14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>12.46%</td>
<td>$516.25</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Meanwhile, the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>), which offers equal weight exposure to the "Mag 7" stocks, slumped 23.80% year-to-date. 
Interestingly, Bitcoin has strengthened against the &#8220;Mag 7&#8221; entities since October 2024, with the BTC to MAGS ratio jumping to its highest value in more than a year.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="536" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/08052928/Screenshot-2025-04-08-145909-1024x536.png" alt="" class="wp-image-861537" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/08052928/Screenshot-2025-04-08-145909-1024x536.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/08052928/Screenshot-2025-04-08-145909-300x157.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/08052928/Screenshot-2025-04-08-145909-768x402.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/08052928/Screenshot-2025-04-08-145909-1536x804.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/08052928/Screenshot-2025-04-08-145909.png 1622w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Trading View</figcaption></figure>
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, BTC was exchanging hands at $78,866.55, up 3.30% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 
Shares of MAGS were up 1.59% in pre-market trading after closing 0.27% higher at $41.47 during Monday&#8217;s regular session.
As of this writing, the stock&#8217;s momentum score was moderate at 65.16. To find ETFs with a much higher momentum, go to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>.
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Despite Tariff Turmoil, Bitcoin Outperforms 'Magnificent 7' Stocks In 2025 — Records Smaller Losses Than Nvidia, Tesla, Apple

For the first time in years, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven">the $3 trillion club</a> has no members. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), the first company to hit the milestone in 2022, has fallen below the threshold, leaving Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) also trailing in their bid to reclaim the title.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Apple's Slide Takes It Out Of The $3 Trillion League</h1>
Apple's stock has been in a steep decline, falling over 20% year to date and more than 17% in the past month. By midday on April 4, Apple stock was down another 5% to $192.70, bringing its market cap down to $2.92 trillion. That means the club is officially empty, at least for now.
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Microsoft, once Apple's closest competitor in the race, currently holds a $2.73 trillion valuation. Meanwhile, Nvidia, which surged last year on AI-fueled optimism, sits at $2.32 trillion. The rest of the Magnificent Seven — Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) — are further behind, with Tesla bringing up the rear at just $782 billion.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Broader Mag 7 Weakness Weighs On Markets</h1>
Apple isn't the only stock facing trouble. The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>), which tracks the elite tech giants, has dropped nearly 22% year to date and 14% in the past month. The recent sell-off has weighed on the broader market, raising concerns about whether the mega-cap tech trade is losing steam.
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Magnificent 7's $3 Trillion Club Is Vacant As Apple Stock Stumbles

The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven">Magnificent 7 stocks</a> are among those having a rough start to 2025 with all seven leading technology stocks down and the majority underperforming against the S&amp;P 500.
Benzinga readers picked their favorite Mag 7 stock to outperform the others over the next three months.
What Happened: Concerns over tariffs and macroeconomic issues have put a damper on the stock market and sent the prices of many leading stocks and indexes down in the first<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/03/44149681/magnificent-seven-leadership-questioned-mags-etf-stumbles-ai-trade-losing-steam"> three months of the year.</a>
While many of the Magnificent 7 stocks have outperformed the S&amp;P 500 over the last five years, they could struggle to maintain that outperformance over the next year if current trends continue.
Here's a look at how Benzinga readers feel about the key seven technology stocks right now.
"The Magnificent 7 stocks have recently rebounded. Which one do you believe will outperform the others over the next 3 months?" Benzinga asked.
Here are the results:
<ul>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): 23%</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): 19%</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): 18%</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>): 13%</li>
<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): 12%</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>): 11%</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): 5%</li>
</ul>
The poll found Amazon to be the winner predicted to outperform the other Mag 7 stocks over the next three months. Nvidia ranked second in the poll, narrowly beating Tesla.
Amazon may be the winner given its role in the retail sector and being less impacted by tariff and macroeconomic concerns as shoppers look for value and convenience.
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Why It's Important: Here are the current year-to-date and one-year performances of the Mag 7 stocks:
<ul>
<li>Amazon: -11.6% year-to-date, +7.9% one-year</li>
<li>Nvidia: -20.6% year-to-date, +21.7% one-year</li>
<li>Tesla: -29.7% year-to-date, +51.7% one-year</li>
<li>Meta: -2.3% year-to-date, +20.6% one-year</li>
<li>Apple: -9.9% year-to-date, +28.2% one-year</li>
<li>Alphabet: -17.2% year-to-date, +4.0% one-year</li>
<li>Microsoft: -8.7% year-to-date, -9.2% one-year</li>
</ul>
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>), which tracks the seven stocks, is down 14.1% year-to-date and is up 18.8% over the last year.
For comparison, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which tracks the S&amp;P 500, is down 4.4% year-to-date in 2025 and up 6.8% over the last year.
Meta is currently the only Mag 7 stock outperforming the SPY year-to-date in 2025. Amazon trails the S&amp;P 500 year-to-date in 2025 and is slightly higher over the last year.
For comparison, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42121665/could-another-magnificent-7-stock-beat-nvidia-in-2025-poll-says-not-likely-27-pick-this-potential-winner">November Benzinga reader poll</a> asked if any Mag 7 stock would outperform Nvidia in 2025. Here were those results:
<ul>
<li>None – Nvidia will dominate: 48%</li>
<li>Tesla: 27%</li>
<li>Amazon: 8%</li>
<li>Meta: 7%</li>
<li>Alphabet: 6%</li>
<li>Microsoft: 3%</li>
<li>Apple: 2%</li>
</ul>
The poll found the near-majority predicting Nvidia will have the strongest growth in 2025 and dominate the Magnificent 7 stocks once again.
Coming in second place, and the stock that could have the best chance to pass Nvidia according to readers, was Tesla at 27%.
Amazon ranked third in that poll, which could show that sentiment has shifted away from Nvidia and Tesla being the top Mag 7 stocks and instead investors are looking to Amazon as the leader for 2025.
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The study was conducted by Benzinga from March 25, 2025 through March 28, 2025. It included the responses of a diverse population of adults 18 or older. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary, with no incentives offered to potential respondents. The study reflects results from 104 adults.
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EXCLUSIVE: Which Magnificent 7 Stock Will Perform Best In The Next 3 Months? New Poll Shows A Favorite (And It's Not Nvidia)

If you&#8217;re analyzing contrarian opportunities in 2025, this list is worth studying. It highlights names that, despite widespread skepticism, have been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">outperforming more popular picks.</a>
In a year when Wall Street&#8217;s darlings have stumbled, some of the most unloved names in the S&amp;P 500 are quietly delivering gains that put high-conviction buys to shame—and the data may challenge how investors think about analyst ratings.
In a newsletter sent Tuesday, DataTrek Research spotlighted what it called "a truly remarkable list": the 10 S&amp;P 500 companies with the highest share of &#8216;Sell&#8217; ratings from analysts. 
&#8220;History and year-to-date returns suggest it is a good place to look for longs,&#8221; analysts suggested.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Contrarian Play: Most-Hated, Yet Outperforming</h3>
&#8220;Wall Street analysts don&#8217;t put &#8216;Sell&#8217; on many stocks,&#8221; Datatrek wrote.
FactSet data shows that of the 12,320 ratings issued on S&amp;P 500 stocks, 55.7% are Buys, 38.7% are Holds, and only 5.6% are Sells.
&#8220;The percentage of Buy ratings is above its 5-year (month-end) average of 55.0%. The percentage Hold ratings is below its 5-year (month-end) average of 39.1%. The percentage of Sell ratings is also below its 5-year (month-end) average of 5.9%,&#8221; FactSet said.
Here are the 10 S&amp;P 500 stocks with the highest percentage of Sell ratings:
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Company</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>Sell</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEN#NYSE">BEN</a>)</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>60%</td>
<td>40%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>)</td>
<td>40%</td>
<td>20%</td>
<td>40%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Expeditors Intl. of Washington, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPD#NYSE">EXPD</a>)</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>61%</td>
<td>39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T. Rowe Price Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TROW#NASDAQ">TROW</a>)</td>
<td>6%</td>
<td>59%</td>
<td>35%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paramount Global Class B (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>)</td>
<td>13%</td>
<td>52%</td>
<td>35%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDS#NYSE">FDS</a>)</td>
<td>17%</td>
<td>50%</td>
<td>33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lennox International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LII#NYSE">LII</a>)</td>
<td>24%</td>
<td>43%</td>
<td>33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>)</td>
<td>10%</td>
<td>60%</td>
<td>30%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ED#NYSE">ED</a>)</td>
<td>6%</td>
<td>65%</td>
<td>29%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>)</td>
<td>20%</td>
<td>52%</td>
<td>28%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
As counterintuitive as it may seem, an equal-weighted portfolio of these &#8220;Sell-rated&#8221; stocks would have returned 3.89% year-to-date through March 25, 2025.
Here&#8217;s how the individual &#8220;Sell&#8221; stocks performed:
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Name</td>
<td>Total Return (YTD)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consolidated Edison, Inc.</td>
<td>19.35%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VeriSign, Inc.</td>
<td>18.78%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paramount Global</td>
<td>11.45%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.</td>
<td>6.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Garmin Ltd.</td>
<td>6.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Southwest Airlines Co.</td>
<td>3.72%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Franklin Resources, Inc.</td>
<td>-1.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lennox International Inc.</td>
<td>-3.62%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FactSet Research Systems Inc.</td>
<td>-8.25%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.</td>
<td>-14.42%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tfoot>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>3.89%</td>
</tr>
</tfoot>
</table>
</figure>
That performance handily beats the -2.36% decline of the S&amp;P 500, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), and it's miles ahead of the -10% drop in the Magnificent Seven cohort, tracked by the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NYSE">MAGS</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The "Buy" Darlings Didn't Deliver</h3>
Now, contrast that with the 10 most-loved stocks in the S&amp;P 500 — the ones with the highest percentage of Buy ratings.
This basket includes mega-cap giants like Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), all ranked in the top tier for analyst sentiment.
But the returns tell a different story. An equal-weighted portfolio of these "Buy-rated" favorites would have lost 4.44% so far in 2025.
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Buy</th>
<th>Hold</th>
<th>Sell</th>
<th>YTD Return</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)</td>
<td>97%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>3%</td>
<td>+1.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>)</td>
<td>96%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>4%</td>
<td>-19.34%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VICI Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VICI#NYSE">VICI</a>)</td>
<td>96%</td>
<td>4%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>+9.77%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corp. </td>
<td>95%</td>
<td>5%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>-6.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com Inc.</td>
<td>95%</td>
<td>5%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>-6.22%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nvidia Corp.</td>
<td>93%</td>
<td>7%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>-10.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>)</td>
<td>92%</td>
<td>4%</td>
<td>4%</td>
<td>-18.75%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trimble Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRMB#NASDAQ">TRMB</a>)</td>
<td>92%</td>
<td>8%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>-0.27%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>)</td>
<td>91%</td>
<td>9%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>-5.79%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Teledyne Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDY#NYSE">TDY</a>)</td>
<td>91%</td>
<td>9%</td>
<td>0%</td>
<td>+10.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>—</td>
<td>—</td>
<td>—</td>
<td>-4.44%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Bottom line, the trend offers a striking insight: being unloved by analysts doesn't necessarily doom a stock to underperformance. 
In fact, in a year marked by pullbacks in big tech and sector rotations, contrarian plays are quietly thriving.
For those willing to swim against the tide, Wall Street's least-favored stocks may hold the key to outperformance this year.
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Wall Street soared Monday, kicking off the week in full risk-on mode as investors welcomed signs of easing trade tensions and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44459470/us-business-activity-rebounds-as-services-growth-outpaces-forecasts-yet-cost-pressures-intensify">stronger-than-expected economic data. </a>
President Donald Trump&#8216;s softer tone on potential tariffs ahead of the looming April 2, 2025 deadline helped calm nerves. Adding to the optimism, fresh business surveys showed a strong rebound in services activity in March, easing recession worries.
U.S. economic activity accelerated in March, with the Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising rom 51.6 in February to to 53.5. Services PMI jumped to 54.3 — well above consensus forecasts of 50.8 and sharply higher than the prior month's 51.0 reading. Yet, the report also flagged a notable uptick in cost pressures, as businesses reported growing concerns over input prices, likely linked to heightened speculation around potential tariff measures.
The S&amp;P 500 jumped 1.75% by midday in New York, on track for its best one-day performance since mid-January. The Nasdaq 100 rallied 2%, mirroring gains from March 14 — the index's strongest day since early November 2024.
Small caps outperformed their large-cap peers, underscoring the market's improving risk appetite. The Russell 2000 surged 2.8%, marking its best session since the post-election rally on Nov. 6, 2024.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) led the charge on both the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100, soaring 9.8%, on track for its sharpest one-day gain since early November.
All seven mega-cap tech stocks posted solid gains, with the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NYSE">MAGS</a>) climbing 2.9% after Friday's 1.4% rise, setting up what could be its strongest two-day advance since early January.
Every S&amp;P 500 sector, except utilities, traded in positive territory, with consumer discretionary and technology leading the pack.
The U.S. dollar index edged higher, eyeing a fourth consecutive session of gains. Meanwhile, Treasury yields spiked across the curve as investors rotated out of safe-haven assets. The 10-year yield jumped seven basis points to 4.32%, while the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) dropped 0.9%.
Gold pulled back 0.3% to $3,014 per ounce, on pace for its third straight decline, as investors favored riskier assets.
Oil prices gained 1.5% after Trump threatened a 25% tariff on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44460897/oil-prices-rally-exxon-hits-16-week-highs-as-trump-vows-25-tariffs-on-any-country-buying-venezuelan-crude">countries importing Venezuelan crude.</a>
Crypto-related assets also rallied. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) climbed 2.7% to $88,400, while MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) jumped 7.4% and Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) rose 6.2%.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg (%)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,104.07</td>
<td>2.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,160.42</td>
<td>2.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,762.34</td>
<td>1.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,589.04</td>
<td>1.4%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:20 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1.8% to $573.92.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 1.3% to $425.30.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 2% to $490.39.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) soared 2.4% to $208.59</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, up 2.7%; the&nbsp;Utilities&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) lagged, down 0.2%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Shares of Chinese electric-vehicle giant BYD Co. Ltd. (OTCPK: BYDDY) rallied 5.5% in over-the-counter markets amid stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings. The carmaker is now up 60% year-to-date. </li>
<li>Shares of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) soared 7.3%, eyeing their biggest one-day jump since February 2024, as Chinese conglomerate Ant Group is increasingly shifting to domestic and AMD chips amid exports controls. </li>
<li>Airline and travel-related stocks rallied substantially amid easing recession fears. United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) were up 5.7%, 4.2% and 4%, respectively. </li>
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The U.S. economy stands at a critical juncture. Mounting recession fears are colliding with the possibility of a technology-fueled productivity boom that could reshape the decade and power the stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">market to new heights.</a>
In a note shared Monday, Ed Yardeni, one of Wall Street's most enduring bulls, said the U.S. economy faces "a fork in the road." The Yardeni Research president gives a 65% probability of a so-called Roaring 2020s scenario and a 35% chance of a more stagnant, stagflationary outcome, including a recession.
"We've decided to fold our 1990s meltup/meltdown scenario into our Roaring 2020s scenario," Yardeni said. 
"The current correction in the stock market suggests that the former has played out already, as the bull market's highflyers have been hit hardest."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What's Behind The Current Market Correction?</h3>
Markets have clearly been rattled. The S&amp;P 500 index — as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) — has declined 10.1% from its Feb. 19 peak through Mar. 13, while the Nasdaq 100, tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), has slid 11.8% since its Dec. 16 high.
&#8220;The Magnificent-7 stocks led the recent rout,&#8221; Yardeni said.
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NYSE">MAGS</a>)—tracking the elite group of tech giants like Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) —has dropped 18.8% from its Dec. 17 peak.
This contrasts with the Defiance Large Cap ex-Mag 7 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXMAGS#NYSE">EXMAGS</a>), often referred to as the "S&amp;P 493," which is down just 6% since mid-February. The sharper decline in tech mega caps signals that the stock market correction is concentrated among prior highflyers.
These types of corrections—defined as 10%-20% pullbacks—typically reflect rising fears of an economic downturn.
Yet Yardeni stressed that forward earnings for the S&amp;P 500 continue to hit record highs, suggesting that Wall Street analysts remain more optimistic than investors. That divergence, he said, can be attributed to analysts being closely tied to corporate guidance, which often downplays macro fears.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"> Two-Sided Outlook: Stagflation Or Productivity Boom?</h3>
Yardeni raised his recession probability to 35% earlier this month, attributing the increase to a "Trump Turmoil 2.0" characterized by tariff threats and political instability. Yet, his base case remains anchored in optimism.
In his Roaring 2020s scenario, Yardeni sees real GDP growth fueled by a 2% annual increase in productivity and labor force growth of 0.5%-1%, supporting potential economic expansion of 2.5%-3% annually. 
That would keep inflation in check, lift profit margins, boost wages and purchasing power, and ultimately push the S&amp;P 500 to 10,000 by the decade&#8217;s end.
"This includes the possibility of a rebound in the former highflyers," Yardeni said, suggesting tech stocks could still have room to run once market jitters subside.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What The Fed And Markets Are Pricing In</h3>
The Federal Reserve's March dot plot revealed that policymakers are still anticipating two rate cuts in 2024, followed by two in 2025 and one more in 2027. 
The longer-run federal funds rate remains anchored at 3%. These projections, along with the downgrade in real GDP forecasts to 1.7% for 2025, reflect the Fed's view of a soft landing. They also acknowledge the economic drags coming from tighter fiscal policy and potential trade disruptions.
Fed officials trimmed their real GDP growth expectations across the board: 
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<li>from 2.0% to 1.8% for 2026, and</li>
<li>from 1.9% to 1.8% for 2027.</li>
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The Fed also raised its inflation forecast for core personal consumption expenditures, the central bank's preferred inflation gauge, to 2.8% for year-end 2024, up from 2.5% in December.
Kalshi, a prediction market regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, shows a 40% probability of a U.S. recession in 2025. That&#8217;s slightly higher than Yardeni's 35% estimate. These odds have ticked higher recently, mirroring growing concern over macro headwinds and geopolitical noise.
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US Economy Faces 'Fork In The Road': Is Yardeni's 'Roaring 2020s' Still Possible?

2025 started rough for the broader tech elite, yet a strong rebound may be just around the corner for three key members <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven">of the Magnificent Seven.</a>
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) have consistently delivered strong April returns, making the coming weeks potentially pivotal for traders looking to buy on recent dips. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What Makes April So Powerful For Big Tech?</h3>
April tends to be kind to big tech. And for these three companies, it&#8217;s among the most favorable months on the calendar.
The timing is not coincidental. These firms typically report first-quarter earnings in late April, a period that often delivers upbeat results and fuels momentum.
For Amazon, April is historically the strongest month of the year. The e-commerce and cloud leader has posted a 7.6% average return in April since 1997, closing the month in the green 70% of the time as Table 1 below shows
Some Aprils have delivered eye-popping surges. In 2001, Amazon rallied 54.3%, followed by a nearly identical 54.1% gain in 2007. Even in the depths of the pandemic in 2020, shares jumped 26.8%. 
Only in 2022 did the stock log a sharp April loss—23.8%, during a broader market sell-off as the Federal Reserve aggressively raised interest rates to combat inflation.
So far this year, however, Amazon has struggled, with shares down 12% year to date, while the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NYSE">MAGS</a>)—which tracks Amazon and its fellow mega-cap peers—is down 14.1% year to date.
That may leave room for a technical rebound in mega-cap tech giants if historical trends hold. 
Table 1: Amazon&#8217;s Historical Monthly Performance – Data: TradingView
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Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has also historically enjoyed April tailwinds. The stock has averaged a 5.1% gain, with a 67% win ratio since its public debut in 2012, as Table 2 below shows.
Meta's biggest April climb came in 2020, when it soared 22.7% as digital advertising boomed during the pandemic.
April ranks as Meta's second-best month, just behind January. 
While the stock is relatively flat for 2025, it has endured a sharp 20%-plus drawdown from its February peak, giving traders another reason to watch the April window closely.
Table 2: Meta Platform&#8217;s Historical Monthly Performance – Data: TradingView
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For Microsoft, April is the month with the highest win ratio of any on the calendar—71% since 2004. 
On average, the tech behemoth returned 3.48% in April, only slightly behind October&#8217;s 4.19% average gain.
Standout Aprils include a 15.7% gain in 2013, a 19.6% rally in 2015 and 13.6% in 2020.
Shares of Microsoft are down 10% year to date, and with first-quarter earnings typically released in late April, the potential for a sentiment reset is strong.
Table 3: Microsoft&#8217;s Historical Monthly Performance – Data: TradingView
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Table: Average April Performance</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Avg. April Return</th>
<th>April Win Rate</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Amazon</td>
<td>7.6%</td>
<td>70%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms</td>
<td>5.1%</td>
<td>67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft</td>
<td>3.5%</td>
<td>71%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Final Thought: Is A Bounce Ahead?</h3>
If you&#8217;re a short-term trader or swing investor, seasonal trends like these are worth watching. While past performance is never a guarantee of future results, the data speaks clearly: April has consistently been a launching pad for these tech giants.
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April Could Spark A Tech Rally For These Three Magnificent 7 Giants, If History Has A Say

Volatility returned to Wall Street on Tuesday, with all major indexes trading in negative territory by midday in New York. Investors weighed the economic impact of potential tariffs from the Trump administration while questioning whether the long-standing dominance of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44379453/equity-exposure-plummets-cash-holdings-jump-as-investors-rethink-us-exceptionalism-bank-of-america-survey">U.S. equities has peaked. </a>
The S&amp;P 500 fell 1.1%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 dropped 1.5%. Blue-chip stocks provided no relief with the Dow Jones down 0.8%.
Data from Bank of America's Global Fund Manager Survey, released Tuesday, signaled a significant shift in asset allocation. Investor exposure to U.S. equities plunged 40 percentage points month-over-month to a net 23% underweight, the lowest level since June 2023. 
The Federal Reserve is set to hold its second policy meeting of the year on Wednesday. While markets widely expect interest rates to remain at 4%-4.25%, investors brace for updated economic projections that may reflect higher inflation estimates due to the tariff impact.
All Magnificent Seven tech giants traded in the red on Tuesday, with the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NYSE">MAGS</a>) hitting a seven-month low.
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) tumbled 14% month-to-date, on track for its worst monthly performance since October 2022. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) has plummeted 21% since February, marking its worst two-month decline since November 2008.
Amid rising economic uncertainty, gold surged over 1% to $3,040 per ounce, as haven demand intensified. The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) is on track for its sixth consecutive session of gains, the longest streak since April 2024.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) remained under pressure, sliding 2.6% to $81,855.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg %</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>41,492.66</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,050.11</td>
<td>-0.9%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,612.52</td>
<td>-1.1%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,507.30</td>
<td>-1.5%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1 p.m. ET </figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 1.1% to $560.89.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) dropped 0.9% to $415.47.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;sunk 1.6% to $475.28.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) eased 1.1% to $203.16. </li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, yet still down 0.2%; the&nbsp;Communication Services&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) was the worst sector performer, down 1.8%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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<li>XPeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) tumbled 7.7% in reaction to quarterly earnings. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to corporate earnings included KE Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEKE#NYSE">BEKE</a>), down 10.3%, Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TME#NYSE">TME</a>), up 11.9% and Elbit System Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>), up 11%. </li>
<li>Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) rallied 11.6% after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock from Underweight to Equal-weight.</li>
<li>Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRPT#NASDAQ">SRPT</a>) plunged 21% after reporting the death of a Duchenne muscular dystrophy patient who had been treated with Elevidys.</li>
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Wall Street Falters, Magnificent Seven Hit 7-Month Lows, Gold Rockets On Haven Demand: What's Driving Markets Tuesday?

As the Magnificent 7 companies have estimated a total capital expenditure of over $330 billion on the artificial intelligence infrastructure in 2025, there is a possibility that China&#8217;s AI breakthrough, despite chip shortage, could affect their targets, affecting profitability.
What Happened: The Magnificent 7 companies are widely expected to spend more than $330 billion on capex in 2025. While the chipmaker Nvidia Corp. hasn&#8217;t explicitly mentioned a target during its earnings call, the iPhone maker Apple Inc. broadly expects to spend <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43912631/apple-forced-to-kiss-the-ring-expert-questions-whether-trump-pushed-the-iphone-maker-for-500-billion-investment">$500 billion</a> over the next four years.
The remaining companies, however, have provided a specific target for 2025.
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<td>YTD Performance</td>
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<td>Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>&#8211;</td>
<td>-13.58%</td>
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<td>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td>&#8211;</td>
<td>-12.24%</td>
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<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>$80 Billion</td>
<td>-7.14%</td>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>$100 Billion</td>
<td>-11.12%</td>
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<td>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)</td>
<td>$75 Billion</td>
<td>-13.27%</td>
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<td>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>$65 Billion</td>
<td>0.94%</td>
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<td>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>$11 Billion</td>
<td>-37.25%</td>
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According to Edward Yardeni, the President of Yardeni Research, the &#8220;AI bubble&#8221; could be &#8220;bursting&#8221; as China continues to scale its AI-linked technology with inexpensive chips.
He said, &#8220;The fear now is that open-source large language models (LLMs) like DeepSeek and Manus, developed in China, require much less powerful semiconductors to operate.&#8221;
&#8220;If so, then AI capital spending will tumble along with the profit margins on AI systems,&#8221; adds Yardeni.
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Why It Matters: All Magnificent 7 companies have underperformed in 2025, except Meta Platforms Inc. The exchange-traded fund that tracks these seven companies, Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>), has declined by 12.87% on a year-to-date basis.
Since DeepSeek was introduced on Jan. 24, MAGS has been down by 16.21% according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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The underperformance of Magnificent 7 companies can be attributed to "interest rate sensitivity," "unraveling trade tensions," and the high concentration of these stocks in the S&amp;P 500's market capitalization amid the market correction, according to John Murillo, the chief dealing officer at B2BROKER.
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose on Monday. The SPY advanced 0.77% to $567.15, and the QQQ also jumped 0.65% to $482.77, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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AI Bubble Bursting? Magnificent 7's Profit Margins Face Pressure As 'Capital Spending Can Tumble' In 2025

The rally that propelled the S&amp;P 500 to record highs is fading, leading Goldman Sachs to lower its year-end target for the index and dub the once-dominant Magnificent Seven <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven">stocks the &#8220;Maleficent Seven.&#8221;</a>
Chief U.S. equity strategist David J. Kostin said the revision reflects a weaker economic growth outlook, higher trade tariffs and a more uncertain policy environment &#8211; factors that are now pressuring corporate earnings and equity valuations.
In a note shared Monday, Kostin's team lowered the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s year-end target from 6,700 to 6,200 points. &#8220;The proximate causes of the market decline are the jump in policy uncertainty largely related to tariffs, concerns about the economic growth outlook, and a positioning unwind, especially among hedge funds.&#8221; 
Despite the revision, the new target still implies an 11% upside from current levels, though the market will need clearer catalysts for a sustained rally.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Goldman Sachs Is Cutting Its Forecast</h3>
One of the biggest drivers of Goldman's revision is weaker corporate earnings growth. 
The firm now expects S&amp;P 500 earnings per share to reach $262 in 2025, down from $268, and $280 in 2026, down from $288. This reflects an expected 7% EPS growth rate for both years, down from the previous 9% forecast for 2025.
Kostin highlighted a slower-than-expected U.S. GDP growth, which Goldman now projects at 1.7% for the fourth quarter of 2025, down from 2.2%. This downgrade reflects the impact of higher tariffs and increased economic uncertainty, which are weighing on corporate investment and consumer demand.
Another key factor in Goldman's target revision is lower valuation expectations. The bank reduced its projected forward price-to-earnings multiple for the S&amp;P 500 from 21.5x to 20.6x, citing a higher equity risk premium due to rising economic uncertainty.
&#8220;Higher uncertainty and slower earnings growth also mean lower fair-value multiples,&#8221; Kostin said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tariffs Are Hitting Corporate Profits</h3>
Goldman Sachs highlighted the impact of rising U.S. tariffs, which are now expected to increase by 10 percentage points to 13%.
&#8220;For tariffs, our rule of thumb is that every 5 pp increase in the U.S. tariff rate reduces S&amp;P 500 EPS by roughly 1-2%, assuming companies are able to pass through most of the tariffs to consumers,&#8221; Kostin said.
In a more severe risk scenario where tariffs rise to 18%, Goldman's economists estimate an additional 2% downside to the S&amp;P 500 EPS forecast.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The &#8216;Magnificent 7&#8217; Pullback Weighs On the Market</h3>
In the last three weeks, the S&amp;P 500 has dropped 9% from its peak with more than half of those losses come from the 14% decline in the Magnificent Seven's stock prices.
&#8220;Valuations are adjusting to a new reality where economic growth and corporate profits are more uncertain,&#8221; Kostin said. 
He indicated that while these companies still have strong earnings potential, investors are waiting for either stronger economic data or a clear buying signal before stepping back in aggressively.
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NYSE">MAGS</a>) rallied 2.3% on Wednesday on the heals of a lower-than-expected inflation report. The elite group of tech stocks is down 13% year-to-date.
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From 'Magnificent 7' To 'Maleficent 7,' Goldman Sachs Slashes Year-End S&P 500 Target

The once-unshakable dominance of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven">Magnificent Seven</a> (or Mag 7) stocks is under scrutiny.
Stretched valuations and artificial intelligence investment concerns are weighing on mega-cap tech. The Bloomberg Mag Seven Index, an equal-weighted basket of these high-flyers, has officially entered correction territory. It&#8217;s down 10% year-to-date, notes Adam Turnquist, Chief Technical Strategist at LPL Financial.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Technical Breakdown: Key Support Levels Under Threat</h2>
According to Turnquist, the group has violated a key uptrend from October 2023 and is now testing critical support at the 200-day moving average. A breakdown from here could open the door to deeper losses, potentially revisiting last August's highs or lows. 
Meanwhile, the Magnificent Seven's relative strength versus the equal-weight S&amp;P 500 is also at a pivotal juncture—if support doesn't hold, Turnquist warns that their leadership status may be in jeopardy.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MAGS ETF Signals Strong Bearish Momentum</h2>
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>), a fund tracking the group, is reflecting the broader weakness. MAGS is down 8.07% year-to-date and 9.29% in the past month.
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Technicals paint a bleak picture, with the stock trading below its eight-day, 20-day and 50-day simple moving averages, signaling strong bearish momentum. 
However, some buying pressure is emerging, with the 200-day simple moving average at $48.76 acting as potential support.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The China Factor: AI Competition Heats Up</h2>
Adding to the uncertainty is China's DeepSeek AI platform, which raises fresh questions about whether American tech giants can maintain their AI supremacy. 
With earnings growth facing new challenges as these companies shift from asset-light to asset-heavy models, investors are left wondering: Is this just a pullback, or has the Mag Seven's reign finally run its course?
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Magnificent Seven Leadership In Question As MAGS ETF Stumbles: Is AI Losing Steam?

As inflation rises, grocery stocks have emerged as major beneficiaries, particularly those <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43709413/egg-prices-hit-record-highs-new-york-bodegas-get-creative-and-sell-three-packs-for-299">tied to egg production</a>. 
The price of eggs has skyrocketed due to supply constraints, sending shares of Vital Farms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VITL#NASDAQ">VITL</a>) up 154% and Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) up 90% over the past year. We will discuss more on that later, but before that, let us see how investors looking to capitalize on these trends can consider <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs with significant exposure</a> to the aforementioned stocks and the food industry in general, such as the Invesco Food &amp; Beverage ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBJ#NYSE">PBJ</a>) and the Invesco S&amp;P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSCC#NASDAQ">PSCC</a>).
The Invesco Food &amp; Beverage ETF offers exposure to companies engaged in food production, distribution, and retail. It holds leading names in the food industry, including packaged food manufacturers and grocery retailers. With a focus on consumer staples, PBJ provides investors with a diversified approach to food sector investing, helping them capitalize on rising grocery prices while mitigating risks associated with individual stocks. Companies such as Vital Farms, and PepsiCo are among its top holdings.
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The ETF's allocation to food manufacturers and retailers ensures it benefits from higher food prices. The recent surge in egg prices, along with elevated costs for other breakfast staples like orange juice and coffee, positions this ETF well for continued growth. The price of the ETF has surged around 2% in the past 5 days.
The Invesco S&amp;P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF focuses on small-cap consumer staples companies, including food producers and distributors. Given that smaller food companies can experience outsized gains during price surges, this ETF is an attractive option for investors looking to capture high-growth opportunities in the grocery sector.
Key Holdings include Cal-Maine Foods and Vital Farms, both of which have seen explosive stock price growth amid the egg price spike.
With its targeted exposure to smaller, high-growth food companies, PSCC offers a direct way to invest in the ongoing food inflation trend. The ETF stands to benefit from continued price increases in essential grocery items, making it a compelling choice in the current market environment.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Egg Price Surge And Inflation Impact</h3>
Inflation in the U.S. <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43663963/record-high-egg-prices-drive-inflation-higher-in-january">picked up in January</a>, driven by higher grocery, gasoline, and rent prices. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) grew 3% year over year, up from December's 2.9%, marking the highest increase since June. 
Monthly, the index rose 0.5%, the largest uptick since August 2023.
Among the key drivers of inflation were food prices, with grocery costs rising 0.3% in December following a 0.5% increase in November. Notably, egg prices soared 15.2% from December and 53% from the prior year, the steepest increase since June 2015. This surge—attributed to adverse weather and bird flu outbreaks—has led to significant gains for egg producers.
As food inflation accelerates, ETFs like PBJ and PSCC offer investors a way to gain exposure to grocery stocks poised to benefit from these trends.
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