Wall Street indexes reached record highs for a second day, fueled by optimism for a U.S.-China trade deal and anticipation of tech earnings and an expected Fed rate cut. Investors await confirmation of AI-driven growth from “Magnificent Seven” companies, while cooler inflation data solidifies expectations for a Wednesday rate reduction.
Is the smallcap rally a trap? Only 37% of stocks are outperforming their benchmark
India’s recent smallcap surge indicates that less stock is outpacing the benchmark index, revealing a narrowing group of successful stocks boosting overall returns. Conversely, largecap
August 25, 2026