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04/20/2026 ValuEngine Weekly Market Summary & Commentary

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Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending April 17, 2026 U.S. equity markets extended their upward momentum this week, led by strong gains in technology and growth-oriented segments, as reflected in the sharp advances in the Nasdaq-100 and semiconductor-linked names. Broad-based indices also moved higher, supported by resilience in large caps and selective strength across communication … Read more

Semiconductor Stocks and ETFs – Is the Trend Still Your Friend?

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Artificial Intelligence related stocks led the way robustly in the first half of 2023 with Nvidia (NVDA) leading the way.  The general consensus among major strategists cautions that the steep price increases of such stocks is characteristic of a market bubble.  Furthermore, for those who must be invested in equity, they suggest using growth stocks … Read more