US technology heavyweights traded mixed in the latest session, with AI-linked stocks extending strong year-to-date gains, while select internet and financial names faced pressure.
Top Mega-Cap Snapshot (as of Dec 16)
Nvidia closed at $177.72, up 0.81% on the day, extending its year-to-date gain to 36.46%. The chipmaker remains the world’s most valuable company, with a market capitalisation of $4.35 trillion.
Apple edged higher to $274.61, gaining 0.18% on the day, with a YTD rise of 8.31% and market cap of $4.1 trillion.
Microsoft added 0.30% to $476.24, taking its 2025 gains to 4.70%, with a valuation of $4.03 trillion.
Mixed Trade in Internet Giants
Alphabet (Class A and C) slipped 0.54% to $306.57, despite remaining one of the strongest performers this year with over 55% gains.
Amazon was largely flat at $222.53, with its stock down 3.79% year-to-date, underperforming peers.
AI and Semiconductor Strength Continues
Meta Platforms rose 1.49% to $657.15, pushing its YTD gain to 6.03% and market cap close to $1.9 trillion.
Broadcom advanced 0.44% to $341.30, with its stock up 41.92% this year, reflecting sustained optimism around AI infrastructure demand.
Financials and Autos Under Pressure
Tesla edged down 0.18% to $488.91, with modest YTD gains of 2.09%.
JPMorgan Chase declined 1.40% to $315.55, despite a strong 32.17% rise in 2025, valuing the bank at $868.1 billion.
