US Tech Rally Still Has Legs

Santosh Rao, Technology Analyst & Head of Research, Manhattan Venture Partners

13-Feb-24 07:45

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Last Friday the S&P 500 hit record highs on the back of investor enthusiasm over tech earnings and in anticipation of Fed rate cuts. Does this tech rally continue to have legs, or is there a reality check ahead? We discuss trends affecting US tech equities with Santosh Rao, Technology Analyst & Head of Research at Manhattan Venture Partners.

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