With 47 U.S. stocks sporting market caps above $10 billion touching fresh all-time highs as of May 22, 2026, the market is sending a clear signal: capital is flowing decisively into AI infrastructure, semiconductor equipment, and capital-markets franchises. The top 10 tickers leading this cohort— $Apple(AAPL)$, $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$,$ASML Holding NV(ASML)$, $ASML Holding NV(ASML)$, $Cisco(CSCO)$, $Lam Research(LRCX)$,
Apple (AAPL.US) rose nearly 2% with strong demand for iPhone 17 pre-orders
Apple (AAPL.US) shares rose nearly 2%, iPhone 17 pre-order demand was strong, delivery times were extended worldwide, and the mainland Chinese market performed particularly well.