The stock market looks wild under the surface
By Emily Peck
Published on March 16, 2026.
The S&P 500 has fallen just 3% for the year, but this volatility is attributed to the rise of AI and the war. Investors have retreated from Big Tech names, putting downward pressure on stocks. Energy and defense industry stocks such as Valero, Occidental Petroleum, and Lockheed Martin have seen significant gains. However, the biggest stocks that contribute significantly to the index have not seen this volatility. If added to the S&M 500, market concentration could reach 50%, potentially leading to significant market diversification.
Related Articles
Exclusive: Ironlight raises $21M to build tokenized asset marketplace
Ironlight raised $21m in Series A funding for a regulated marketplace, creating the world's largest non-governmental organisation (Nigeria)
Mizuho Maintains Outperform on EPAM Systems, Raises Price Target to $200 - EPAM Systems (NYSE:EPAM)
Mizell's office in New York remains upbeat about the prospects for future success, with Mizuho maintaining an Outperform rating of "significant"
Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Financial Stocks With Over 10% Dividend Yields - Goldman Sachs BDC (NYSE:GSBD), MFA Finl (NYSE:MFA)
The most accurate analysts in the world identify and identify individuals as individuals, groups, and institutions;