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US Equities Rally 11 Days in a Row - Why Panicking Can Cost You?
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- The Art of Investing
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- Apr 17, 2026
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- 3527
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Summary
This week on The Art of Investing, Rich McDonald, Mark “Spice” Holden and Chris “CJ” Fellingham draw on over 100 years of combined experience across wealth and hedge fund management to break down a remarkable moment in markets.US equities are pushing to new all-time highs, despite ongoing geopolitical tension, energy uncertainty and lingering concerns around credit markets.With the S&P 500 and NASDAQ rallying strongly, the team explore what’s really driving this move, why sentiment has shifted so quickly, and whether this is the start of a broader bull market or simply another leg in a volatile cycle.They also break down the growing dominance of big tech, the role of institutional money flows, and why markets can often move in the opposite direction to headlines. This Week’s Highlights:📈 Markets Hit New Highs US equities surge to record levels, climbing the “wall of worry” despite negative news flow.💻 Tech Leads the Charge The Magnificent Seven drive performance, with Nvidia and mega-cap tech powering gains.🔄 Rotation in Action Capital flows back into under-owned areas, with short squeezes amplifying moves.🏦 Banks Reassure on Credit Major US banks signal resilience in the economy and downplay private credit concerns.🌍 Global Divergence US markets outperform while Europe and the UK lag amid currency and energy pressures.🧠 Psychology Over Fundamentals Why fear, greed and positioning often matter more than macro narratives. Portfolio Snapshot - Week 35:No changes to the portfolio this week.Top Performers🥇 VanEck Crypto & Blockchain Innovators ETF: +10.2%🥈 WisdomTree Copper ETF: +4.4%🥉 iShares S&P 500 GBP Hedged ETF: +3.4%Underperformers📉 iShares UK Gilts 0–5yr ETF: –0.1%📉 iShares Core FTSE 100 ETF: –0.1%📉 Cash: +0.1% Portfolio Positioning:The portfolio remains…