The Magnificent Seven is a group of tech (or tech-adjacent) companies that are among the largest on the market. The list includes Alphabet (GOOG 2.52%) (GOOGL 2.54%), Amazon (AMZN 1.28%), Apple (AAPL 0.20%), Meta Platforms (META 0.41%), Microsoft (MSFT +5.25%), Nvidia (NVDA 1.00%), and Tesla (TSLA 1.40%). They are called "magnificent" partly because of their performance over the past decade or so:...
The Magnificent Seven is a group of tech (or tech-adjacent) companies that are among the largest on the market. The list includes Alphabet (GOOG 2.52%) (GOOGL 2.54%), Amazon (AMZN 1.28%), Apple (AAPL 0.20%), Meta Platforms (META 0.41%), Microsoft (MSFT +5.25%), Nvidia (NVDA 1.00%), and Tesla (TSLA 1.40%). They are called "magnificent" partly because of their performance over the past decade or so: Every single one has outpaced broader equities. Some would argue that most of them still have plenty of upside left, but after the sustained runs we have seen from these leaders, others might worry that their future success is already baked into their share prices, leaving little room for market-beating returns. For those with valuation concerns, it might be helpful to look at which ones among the Magnificent Seven are the most reasonably valued using common valuation metrics, such as the forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, and go from there. Let's look into the three cheapest Magnificent Seven stocks based on this metric and decide whether it's worth investing in them. 1. Nvidia It might be surprising to find Nvidia on this list. After all, it is the runaway, undisputed leader in the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) market, the workhorse of artificial intelligence (AI) training. Few corporations have benefited from the AI boom as much as Nvidia over the past three years. Yet, the company's forward P/E of 23.8 makes it the second-cheapest Magnificent Seven stock right now. GOOGL PE Ratio (Forward) data by YCharts Should investors buy the stock? On the one hand, some will point to increased competition for Nvidia, including from Cerebras Systems, a recent IPO looking to challenge its dominance in the GPU market. Further, with the AI industry shifting from training to inference, there might be soaring demand for CPUs (Central Processing Units), a niche long dominated by other tech leaders, and one in which Nvidia will struggle to make a significant dent, at least that's wha...
Douglas Rissing/iStock via Getty Images By Seema Shah, Chief Global Strategist A U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz appears to be moving closer. If implemented, it would restore energy flows and begin to unwind the largest supply disruption in history. Current reports suggest that reopening the Strait would trigger a 60-day negotiation phase focused on Iran’s nuclear program, so th...
Douglas Rissing/iStock via Getty Images By Seema Shah, Chief Global Strategist A U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz appears to be moving closer. If implemented, it would restore energy flows and begin to unwind the largest supply disruption in history. Current reports suggest that reopening the Strait would trigger a 60-day negotiation phase focused on Iran’s nuclear program, so the path forward is not yet free of implementation risk. For markets, though, the key point is simpler: a deal would allow shipping through the Strait to resume and begin a gradual physical normalization in the oil market. That prospect has already started to feed through to asset prices, with lower oil prices, softer bond yields, and firmer equities consistent with a relief trade. Even so, markets are not pricing a full normalization. Forward contracts still have oil well above pre-conflict levels at the end of the year, suggesting investors expect the adjustment process to be slow rather than immediate. That caution looks justified. Physical rebalancing in the oil market is unlikely to happen quickly, which means oil prices may remain elevated for some time, and energy-related inflation pressures should ease only gradually. Implications for Fed policy In recent weeks, markets had moved toward pricing further Fed tightening. Probabilities of a hike by end‑2026 rose above 60%, with a move fully priced by early 2027. A deal should temper these expectations, but a return to markets pricing in rate cuts in the near term still appears unlikely, absent labor market weakness. This reflects two factors: 1. Inflation. Even with some moderation in oil prices, a return to pre‑conflict levels appears unlikely. As a result, headline inflation should remain above target through 2026. Energy relief alone does not provide a sufficient basis for policy easing. 2. Growth. The Fed continues to face an economy that has proven more resilient than expected. Consumer spending remains firm, capex i...
Advanced Micro Devices surged 15% during the past week. You may be tempted to buy more or may want to reduce your exposure. But there is an entirely different perspective you might be missing. Is there a better alternative? Turns out, its peer NVIDIA gives you more. NVIDIA (NVDA) stock offers superior revenue growth across key periods, better profitability, and relatively lower valuation vs Advanc...
Advanced Micro Devices surged 15% during the past week. You may be tempted to buy more or may want to reduce your exposure. But there is an entirely different perspective you might be missing. Is there a better alternative? Turns out, its peer NVIDIA gives you more. NVIDIA (NVDA) stock offers superior revenue growth across key periods, better profitability, and relatively lower valuation vs Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock, suggesting you may be better off investing in NVDA NVDA’s quarterly revenue growth was 85.2%, vs. AMD’s 37.8%. In addition, its Last 12 Months revenue growth came in at 70.7%, ahead of AMD’s 35.0%. NVDA leads on profitability over both periods – LTM margin of 64.0% and 3-year average of 60.6%. These differences become even clearer when you look at the financials side by side. The table highlights how AMD’s fundamentals stack up against those of NVDA on growth, margins, momentum, and valuation multiples. Trefis: AMD Stock Insights Valuation & Performance Overview AMD NVDA Preferred Valuation P/EBIT Ratio 192.9 31.6 NVDA Revenue Growth Last Quarter 37.8% 85.2% NVDA Last 12 Months 35.0% 70.7% NVDA Last 3 Year Average 18.5% 121.7% NVDA Operating Margins Last 12 Months 11.7% 64.0% NVDA Last 3 Year Average 8.2% 60.6% NVDA Momentum Last 3 Year Return 306.3% 442.6% NVDA Note: For “Last 3 Year Return” metric, preferred stock is one with higher returns unless the returns are too high (>300%) which creates risk of sell off. See detailed fundamentals on Buy or Sell NVDA Stock and Buy or Sell AMD Stock. Below we compare market return and related metrics across years. Historical Market Performance 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Total [1] Avg Best Returns AMD Return 57% -55% 128% -18% 77% 142% 465% NVDA Return 125% -50% 239% 171% 39% 15% 1546% <=== S&P 500 Return 27% -19% 24% 23% 16% 10% 101% Monthly Win Rates [3] AMD Win Rate 50% 33% 58% 42% 42% 80% 51% NVDA Win Rate 58% 42% 75% 75% 67% 60% 63% S&P 500 Win Rate 75% 42% 67% 75% 67% 60% 64% <=== Max Drawdowns [...
Representative David Taylor (Republican-Ohio) recently sold shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). In a filing disclosed on May 28th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Apple stock on May 15th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "DAVID TAYLOR TRUST > SCHWAB JOINT BROKERAGE #1 (HOME GROWN)" account. Representative David Taylor also recently made the f...
Representative David Taylor (Republican-Ohio) recently sold shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). In a filing disclosed on May 28th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Apple stock on May 15th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "DAVID TAYLOR TRUST > SCHWAB JOINT BROKERAGE #1 (HOME GROWN)" account. Representative David Taylor also recently made the following trade(s): Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Alphabet NASDAQ: GOOGL on 5/15/2026. on 5/15/2026. Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Medpace NASDAQ: MEDP on 5/15/2026. on 5/15/2026. Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 5/15/2026. on 5/15/2026. Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of AT&T NYSE: T on 5/15/2026. on 5/15/2026. Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Alphabet NASDAQ: GOOGL on 5/15/2026. on 5/15/2026. Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Parker-Hannifin NYSE: PH on 5/15/2026. on 5/15/2026. Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble NYSE: PG on 4/27/2026. on 4/27/2026. Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Visa NYSE: V on 4/27/2026. on 4/27/2026. Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Progressive NYSE: PGR on 4/27/2026. on 4/27/2026. Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Lam Research NASDAQ: LRCX on 4/27/2026. Get Apple alerts: Sign Up Apple Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ AAPL opened at $312.06 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.02, a current ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70. The business's 50 day moving average price is $275.43 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $270.06. The company has a market cap of $4.58 trillion, a PE ratio of 37.73, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.72 and a beta of 1.06. Apple Inc. has a twelve month low of $195.07 and a twelve month high of $315.00. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The iPhone maker reported $2.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts...
syahrir maulana/iStock via Getty Images Investment Approach Fidelity® Stock Selector Small Cap Fund is a core U.S. small-cap equity strategy that seeks to exploit the inefficiencies among small-cap companies through a fundamentally driven approach with a more modest active risk profile. The fund attempts to deliver an attractive risk-adjusted return profile for shareholders over a market cycle by ...
syahrir maulana/iStock via Getty Images Investment Approach Fidelity® Stock Selector Small Cap Fund is a core U.S. small-cap equity strategy that seeks to exploit the inefficiencies among small-cap companies through a fundamentally driven approach with a more modest active risk profile. The fund attempts to deliver an attractive risk-adjusted return profile for shareholders over a market cycle by employing a team of portfolio managers focused on stock selection within a disciplined portfolio-construction framework. The three co-portfolio managers are overseen by a lead manager, who is responsible for portfolio construction and risk oversight. We focus our efforts on higher-quality companies with established and durable competitive "moats" that can compound and become larger, more-profitable businesses over time. Performance Review For the first quarter, the fund's Retail Class shares advanced 4.16%, outpacing the 0.89% gain of the benchmark, the Russell 2000® Index. Importantly, longer-term performance comparisons favor the fund over the benchmark and peer group average. U.S. small-cap stocks posted a modest gain in the first quarter, according to the Russell index, as concern about the viability of artificial intelligence–related investments began to surface and conflict in the Middle East took center stage in late February, sapping a stock market that entered 2026 with strong momentum. The Iran war sent a shockwave through oil markets, with the potential to dampen growth and stoke inflation. Within the Russell 2000® Index, small-cap value stocks (+4.96%) solidly outpaced small-cap growth (-2.81%) in Q1. Small-caps had a significant advantage over large-caps, as represented by the Russell Top 200® Index (-5.54%) in Q1. Looking at the fund's performance, stock selection was instrumental in outperforming the benchmark, most notably in the information technology sector. An overweight in Advanced Energy Industries ( AEIS ) (+54%), which provides precision power technol...