Market Overview Global equity markets closed mostly lower as investors turned cautious, driven by profit-taking in AI-related stocks, uncertainty around interest-rate decisions, and shifting macro signals. While US markets led the decline, selective strength emerged in parts of Europe and Asia amid policy anticipation and commodity-driven optimism. US Markets: AI-Led Pullback US stocks retreated sharply as investors rotated out of major artificial intelligence names following concerns over data center investments. The Dow Jones$DJIA(.DJI)$ fell 0.5%, while the S&P 500 $S&P 500(.SPX)$ declined 1.2%. The Nasdaq
Overall Market Overview Global equities closed broadly lower as investors turned cautious ahead of key US jobs and inflation data. Lingering uncertainty over macroeconomic signals, delayed US economic releases, and geopolitical developments weighed on risk appetite, prompting a third consecutive session of declines in major markets. US: Data Delays Weigh on Sentiment US stocks retreated as markets digested the delayed November jobs report. The Dow Jones$DJIA(.DJI)$ fell 0.6%, while the S&P 500 $S&P 500(.SPX)$ and Nasdaq Composite $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ &nbs
$Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing(TSM)$ I made an additional investment in TSM stock based on strong fundamental momentum and positive analyst outlook. Bernstein SocGen Group reaffirmed its “Outperform” rating with a $330 price target, noting 4Q25 revenue is tracking ahead of guidance and consensus. November sales reached NT$343.61 billion ($11B), down 6.5% from October but up 24.5% year-over-year. Combined October and November revenue of NT$711 billion already accounts for 71% of 4Q25 guidance, positioning TSM in the upper historical range of 65–72%. This robust performance supports confidence in the company’s growth trajectory and justifies additional investment.
$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ I’ve added to my Tesla position, motivated by growing confidence in the company’s Full Self Driving (FSD) technology. On December 9, Piper Sandler reiterated an “Overweight” rating with a $500 price target, highlighting Tesla’s strides toward unsupervised FSD—where drivers could potentially rely on the system without intervention. Data from the FSD Community Tracker shows notable performance improvements, reinforcing market optimism. With Tesla making tangible progress in autonomous driving, investor interest is likely to rise, supporting the stock’s upside potential. This aligns with my strategy to capitalize on innovation-driven growth in leading EV companies.
$Oracle(ORCL)$ I made an additional investment in Oracle stock, viewing the recent dip as a strategic entry point. While Oracle reported a “lackluster print,” with only a modest 15% quarter-over-quarter improvement in RPO growth, the market focused on its ambitious capital expenditure plans. The company raised fiscal year 2026 capex guidance by $15 billion, totaling $50 billion, signaling aggressive data center expansion. Management reassures investors that Oracle is committed to maintaining an investment-grade credit rating and has multiple funding options. This disciplined growth approach, combined with strong fundamentals, makes the current pullback an attractive long-term opportunity.
$NVIDIA(NVDA)$ I made an additional investment in NVIDIA (NVDA) following the U.S. approval of H200 processor exports to China, albeit with a 25% fee. This move represents a strategic compromise that balances national security concerns with commercial opportunities, avoiding the full ban many feared. While Nvidia’s Blackwell chips remain restricted, the decision still opens a meaningful revenue channel in China and helps sustain its leadership in AI semiconductors. With global AI demand accelerating and regulatory uncertainty partially eased, this development strengthens Nvidia’s growth outlook and reinforces confidence in its long-term market dominance.
$Microsoft(MSFT)$ I made an additional investment in Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) driven by its bold global AI expansion strategy. On December 9, 2025, Microsoft announced a $23 billion investment plan, with $17.5 billion dedicated to India—the largest in Asia. This four-year initiative, starting in 2026, includes building the country’s largest cloud computing presence, a new hyperscale data center in Hyderabad, and expansions in Chennai and Pune. Coupled with doubling its commitment to train 20 million Indians in AI skills by 2030, Microsoft is strategically positioning itself at the forefront of AI adoption, signaling strong long-term growth potential.
$Alphabet(GOOG)$ I made an additional investment in GOOG stock, driven by strong confidence in Alphabet’s long-term growth trajectory. Citizens recently reaffirmed a “Market Outperform” rating with a $340 price target, citing Waymo’s robust positioning after its 1Q25 earnings call. CEO Sundar Pichai’s emphasis on the “optionality around personal ownership” signals Alphabet’s ability to leverage its technological edge and distribution network to create durable business moats. Licensing Waymo’s autonomous vehicle technology to automakers can expand ride-sharing supply, enhance distribution, and lower production costs through OEM partnerships, reinforcing Alphabet’s competitive advantage and growth potential in the AV market
$Broadcom(AVGO)$ I made an additional investment in AVGO following Rosenblatt analyst Kevin Cassidy’s recent reaffirmation of a “Buy” rating and increase of the price target from $400 to $440. This outlook highlights Broadcom’s strong growth potential driven by accelerating shipments of TPU and growing traction with XPU technologies, which are critical for AI and high-performance computing. The firm also expects revenue upside from the networking segment as data center expansion continues. With these infrastructure tailwinds and solid earnings prospects, AVGO presents a compelling opportunity for investors seeking exposure to semiconductor growth and AI-driven demand.
$Amazon.com(AMZN)$ I’ve made an additional investment in AMZN stock, driven by strong growth prospects highlighted by TD Cowen. The firm identifies three key 2026 drivers: accelerating AWS revenue, robust eCommerce and advertising momentum, and ongoing operating margin expansion. AWS growth is particularly compelling, expected to accelerate in 4Q25 and beyond, fueled by Core and AI workload demand and increased AI infrastructure capacity. Coupled with Amazon’s solid digital commerce and ad business, these factors suggest sustained top-line and margin improvement, reinforcing my confidence in AMZN as a strategic growth investment with both near-term catalysts and long-term upside potential.