Theo Vance

Token Costs, Europe, CPI and Buffett: AI Sell-Off Roundup

Token costs, hot inflation, Europe's AI angle and a Buffett tale all point to one market shift. Investors now want proof that AI spending pays off.

By Theo Vance | November 11, 2026

Five Stories Behind Wall Street’s Wild Week: AI Trade Rout

A Democratic sweep, data center ballot measures and capex fears jolted Wall Street. Five separate stories explain the AI trade rout and what to watch before payrolls.

By Theo Vance | November 06, 2026

S&P 500 Market Breadth Warning: Burry, Oracle and Thin Gains

Michael Burry sees echoes of 2000 in the S&P 500. Meanwhile, a day when most stocks rose still ended with the index lower, and Oracle's AI backlog collides with negative free cash flow.

By Theo Vance | October 26, 2026

Biotech, Chips, and a Sell-Off That Isn’t 1987: S&P 500 Index

A modest market sell-off triggered comparisons to 1987, but the numbers tell a calmer story. Meanwhile, United Therapeutics, Astera Labs, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals offer three distinct lessons on what earns S&P 500 index inclusion.

By Theo Vance | October 21, 2026

AI Angst and Hot CPI Rattle the Market’s Narrative

A choppy week of hot inflation data, a sharp yield reversal, and renewed AI angst left the S&P 500 searching for direction. Tech led the losses while TSMC's earnings beat offered a counterpoint heading into Friday.

By Theo Vance | October 16, 2026

$750 Billion Bet Reshapes Tech: Data Center Spending

Four tech giants plan to spend roughly $750 billion on data center infrastructure this year alone. The ripple effects reach energy stocks, homebuilders, and banks in ways investors can't ignore.

By Theo Vance | October 13, 2026

S&P 500 Futures Flat as Trade Deficit Widens Again

S&P 500 futures hold steady as a widening trade deficit and hawkish inflation data pull sentiment in opposite directions. McDonald's valuation and a dividend ETF mismatch add texture to a split week for stocks.

By Theo Vance | October 08, 2026

S&P 500 Profit Growth Cools as Analysts Shift Calls

Wall Street braces for a sharp slowdown in S&P 500 profit growth, from 35% in 2026 to roughly 15% in 2027. A soft jobs report, a souring consumer, and Monday's top analyst calls all point to a market recalibrating its expectations.

By Theo Vance | October 05, 2026

AI Extinction Fears Meet Record Highs: The Investor’s Dilemma

Strong jobs data and record stock highs collide with Anthropic's own warnings about AI's existential risks. Here's how the numbers stack up for investors weighing the AI investment dilemma this week.

By Theo Vance | September 30, 2026

Yields Surge, Meta’s Muse Rattles Wealth Stocks

Rising Treasury yields and Meta's new AI agent Muse are rattling wealth managers, brokerages, and travel stocks. Here's what the numbers say about this week's disruption trade.

By Theo Vance | September 25, 2026