Home / Business and Economy / Beyond the Tech Elite: S&P 500 Set for Broader Gains
Beyond the Tech Elite: S&P 500 Set for Broader Gains
10 Dec
Summary
- HSBC predicts S&P 493 companies may soon outperform the Magnificent 7.
- Mag 7 earnings growth is expected to slow due to heavy capital spending.
- Broader market gains will signal health and benefit stock pickers.
The stock market's impressive run, marked by a third consecutive year of strong S&P 500 returns, has been largely driven by a handful of tech giants. However, a potential change is on the horizon, with analysts suggesting that companies outside the dominant 'Magnificent 7' might soon see their fortunes improve.
HSBC has put forth a compelling argument that the S&P 500's smaller constituents could begin to catch up. This outlook is supported by the expectation that substantial capital spending by the Mag 7 will temper their future earnings growth, creating an opening for other companies.
This projected increase in market breadth, where gains are more widely distributed, is crucial. It not only offers opportunities for stock-pickers but also serves as a vital indicator of market health for those concerned about the heavy concentration in technology stocks.
