Nasdaq Breaks Out, S&P Hits High As Rally Strengthens: ASML, APMD, FDX In Focus
Aug 13, 2026 · 26m
Summary
Hosts Alyssa Coram and Ken Shreve discuss the S&P 500’s record high, driven by lower bond yields and cooling inflation. They analyze chip stocks like ASML and Applied Materials, noting mixed performance in the sector. The episode also highlights a recent IPO, ApneMed, for its sleep apnea pill, and examines FedEx’s bullish base formation.
Topics discussed
Market Overview: S&P 500 Hits Record Highs
Technical Analysis: Nasdaq Breakout and Volume
Market Drivers: Inflation Data and Oil Prices
Software Sector Surge and Workday Acquisition Buzz
Stock Spotlight: ASML Chip Equipment Leader
IPO Watch: ApneMed Sleep Apnea Pill
FedEx: Blue Chip Base Formation and Cost Cutting
Chip Sector Mixed: AMAT Earnings and LRCX
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