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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have reached record highs, with communication services leading gains. Market sentiment is cautious due to trade tensions and mixed global performance. Analysts describe the environment as favorable for selective stock picking, with opportunities in sectors like alternative asset management and technology.

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Liontrust: It’s a stock picker’s market

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  • Liontrust sees the current environment as a stock picker's market, with index-level valuations less attractive. 21s
  • Alternative asset managers like Apollo and Blackstone are identified as areas of value. 51s
  • Technology sector opportunities are polarized between firms aligned with AI and those on older tech stacks. 1m 29s
  • Oracle is highlighted as a potential long-term winner due to its cloud infrastructure advantages. 2m 9s
  • Small-cap companies, especially those emerging during technology shifts, may benefit from a dovish central bank stance. 3m 15s
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Liontrust: It’s a stock picker’s market
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CNBC
14 hours ago
Liontrust: It’s a stock picker’s market

Analysts see the current market as favorable for stock pickers, noting pockets of value in sectors like alternative asset managers and technology.

Liontrust: It’s a stock picker’s market
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CNBC
14 hours ago
Liontrust: It’s a stock picker’s market

There is volatility in the tech sector, with notable moves in semiconductor stocks and ongoing shifts driven by news from companies like NVIDIA and ASML.

Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts record close
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14 hours ago
Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts record close

The S&P 500 closed above 6,300 for the first time, with more than half of its sectors higher, led by a 2% gain in communication services.

Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts record close
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Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts record close

Oil prices are falling due to concerns over US-EU trade tensions impacting fuel demand and economic activity.

Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts record close
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Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts record close

Asian markets are mixed, European markets are lower, and investors are awaiting earnings from Coca-Cola, General Motors, and Lockheed Martin.

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