Tech stocks dragged on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in early trading.

Although the S&P 500 has outperformed Microsoft year to date, cloud computing momentum can quickly change that narrative.

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability. But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability. But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.

Detailed price information for Alphabet Cl A (GOOGL-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Although the S&P 500 has outperformed Microsoft year to date, cloud computing momentum can quickly change that narrative.

No further cracks have surfaced in regards to the S&P 500 Index's (SPX) technical backdrop

The S&P 500 dropped almost 1.4% from its previous week

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A narrow list of market leaders is hitting new highs, but the real story is the kind of company driving the gains. As of Friday, August 21, just 20 S&P 500 stocks are trading at their 52-week highs, a narrow count while the index itself gained 3.7% over the last month.