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Stock Fluctuations Barely Affect Mag 7 Firms Long-Term

Weekly on Stocks August 10, 2024

By NewsChina Updated Nov.1

Following Warren Buffett’s significant reduction in holdings of Apple stock in the second quarter, an algorithmic sell-off led to a sharp decline in US stock markets on August 5. Both NVIDIA and Intel shares fell by 6.4 percent that day. Analysis indicates that concerns about US economic outlook, exacerbated by employment rates being 36 percent lower than July’s forecast, were the primary drivers of this volatility. Despite these price drops, leading tech firms in the “Magnificent 7” group – Apple, Microsoft and Tesla – are likely to remain resilient due to their competitive advantages and strong balance sheets. Although the substantial benefits of recent innovations may take time to materialize, they are expected to drive double-digit growth by 2027. Experts believe that the ongoing innovations from Mag 7 firms will reshape the tech industry, marking the beginning of a new era.
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