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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adria Cimino

S&P 500 Hits Rare Valuation Peak Last Seen Before Dot-Com Bubble

S&P 500 reaches valuation levels last seen before dot-com bubble, with AI stocks driving gains. Historical analysis suggests new growth phases typically follow peaks.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adam Spatacco

Market's Valuation Warning Bell: S&P 500 at 25-Year Peak Despite 3% Gain

S&P 500 up 3% in 2026 despite elevated CAPE ratio of 36—second-highest on record—signaling overvaluation risks similar to 1920s and 2000 bubbles.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Tech Stocks Shed $1 Trillion in 2026: Correction or Buying Opportunity?

Tech stocks lost $1 trillion in 2026 as Magnificent Seven ETF dropped 10% in three months. Debate splits between opportunistic buyers and cautious profit-takers.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adria Cimino

S&P 500 Flashes Dot-Com Warning as Valuation Metrics Hit 25-Year High

S&P 500's 78% three-year rally has pushed Shiller CAPE ratio above 39—levels not seen since dot-com bubble—signaling elevated valuation risk amid geopolitical headwinds.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Will Healy

AI Stock Selloff: History Suggests Holding Quality Leaders Through Volatility

Historical precedent suggests holding quality AI leaders like Nvidia and Amazon through volatility while trimming weaker competitors.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Ryan Vanzo

S&P 500 Hits Dot-Com Valuation Peaks, but History Suggests Long-Term Investors Needn't Panic

S&P 500 trades at dot-com-era P/E of 29, but historical data shows long-term index fund investors still prosper despite peak valuations.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adria Cimino

Powell's Valuation Warning Echoes Dot-Com Era as Markets Face Historical Reckoning

Fed Chair Powell warns S&P 500 valuations match dot-com bubble levels, suggesting potential market correction and creating opportunities for disciplined investors seeking quality stocks at lower prices.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adria Cimino

Shiller CAPE Ratio Declines for First Time in 12 Months

Shiller CAPE ratio declines for first time in 12 months, signaling potential market repricing from historically stretched valuations similar to dot-com bubble levels.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sean Williams

Market Breadth Deteriorates as 115+ Stocks Post 7% Drops Amid Record Valuations

Over 115 stocks dropped 7%+ despite S&P 500 near highs, resembling dot-com bubble patterns. Elevated valuations and weak breadth historically precede market corrections.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sean Williams

Market Valuations Reach Historic Peaks as Bull Run Faces Correction Risk

Stock market valuations hit historic highs amid strong gains, but Shiller P/E ratio signals correction risk based on historical patterns of 20-89% declines.
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