Should you invest in the US stock market – and will Big Tech crash?

The US stock market has offered remarkable growth opportunities in recent years, with Big Tech leading the charge. Can the bull market continue?

Wall Street and New York Stock Exchange in Downtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
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The US stock market soared to a record high earlier this year, propelled forward by strong performance from tech stocks like Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet and Amazon. These companies are five of the so-called ‘Magnificent Seven’ tech stocks. 

We have seen huge strides forward in the realm of artificial intelligence in recent years – and Big Tech stocks have boomed as a result. Today, the Magnificent Seven make up almost a third of the S&P 500’s value. 

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Katie Williams
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Katie has a background in investment writing and is interested in everything to do with personal finance, politics, and investing. She enjoys translating complex topics into easy-to-understand stories to help people make the most of their money.

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