dot-com bubble

German stocks are crushing Wall Street this year, recording their strongest outperformance against U.S. equities since 1999 — a market dynamic that last emerged just before the infamous burst of the dot-com bubble. Through June 20, Germany's DAX Index has climbed 17.5% year-to-date, while the...

The current stock market environment is reminiscent of the dot-com bubble peak, according to Rob Arnott, the founder and chairman of Research Affiliates. Arnott predicts a significant pullback in the near future. What Happened: Arnott, who is known for his early predictions of bull market tops,...

As semiconductor stocks and the overall technology sector continue a nosedive from all-time highs, investors may question whether its meteoric rise was a “bubble.” What’s A Bubble?: Bubbles are typically defined by periods where stocks (or other assets) experience price booms...

The soaring investor interest in artificial intelligence has propelled a rally in U.S. stock markets, but it has also fueled concerns about a potential AI-bubble burst akin to the dotcom-bubble eruption of the late 1990s. The excitement over AI in recent weeks has sent the S&P 500 Index,...

The U.S. economy is currently experiencing a peculiar situation. A crucial recession indicator has been flashing for over a year, yet the other vital component of a downturn is nowhere to be found, DataTrek Research wrote in a note. What Happened: The spread between the 10-year and three-month...

Bill Smead, a veteran of the stock market, has issued a stark warning to investors, cautioning them against the allure of popular stocks and the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. What Happened: Smead, the founder of Smead Capital Management, has been vocal about the potential risks associated with...

The S&P 500 would have to soar by an additional 25% to replicate the “irrational exuberance” that fueled the 90s tech bubble, according to Societe Generale analysts. What Happened: Analysts Manish Kabra and Alain Bokobza at Societe Generale wrote in a note on Wednesday, reported by...

The stock market has experienced a rare occurrence, raising concerns about the sustainability of the current rally. This development has been flagged by a leading economist, who has also highlighted the potential risks associated with the overvalued tech sector. What Happened: On Friday, the S&...

Laszlo Birinyi, the mastermind behind the revolutionary money flow analysis, died at age 79 on Aug. 21 after struggling with multiple health issues, Bloomberg reported.  His journey from a Hungarian immigrant to a top market forecaster is nothing short of inspirational. Money Flow Analysis: A...

The stock market came roaring back in the second half of this week, thanks to momentum from Nvidia Corp.’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) artificial intelligence-induced earnings that sent the company’s stock, along with the broader technology sector, higher. One economist, however, thinks the stock...

Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On April 14, 2000, the Nasdaq dropped 9.6% as the dot-com bubble burst. Where The Market Was: The Dow finished the day at 10,305.77. The S&P 500 closed at 1,356.56. What Else Was Going On In...

The dotcom bubble burst due to various factors, including speculative or trend-based investment, zealous funding from venture capital firms for startups, and the inability to generate profits. If you are concerned over the viability of the cannabis industry, join us at the Benzinga Cannabis...

Benzinga will take a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date. What Happened? On March 24, 2000, the S&P 500 reached its dot-com bubble peak. What Else Was Going On In The World? In 2000, the Expedition 1 mission sent the first astronaut crew ever to live on the...

In January 1999, investors partied to the tune of skyrocketing tech stocks, 24 years later, investors are doing the same. What Happened: The tech-heavy Nasdaq-100, tracked by Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ), had its best year ever at the turn of the millennium, giving investors 101....

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date. What Happened? On this day in 2003, AOL and Time Warner Inc (NYSE: TWX), which had merged in 2000, announced the largest annual loss of any public company in history. Where Was The Market? The S&...