Why worries about the fluctuations in popular stocks might be unfounded
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 19 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Market Performance: The S&P 500 has been fluctuating within a narrow range of 180 points since early December, remaining just below record highs.
Investor Sentiment: Bullish sentiment among equity investors has been limited due to recent declines in major tech stocks like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Broadcom.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








