Tech Giants Face Regulatory and Market Headwinds

EU launching major probe into Apple, Alphabet, and Meta with potential for huge 10% of revenue fines. Massive regulatory threat.

China bans Intel and AMD chips from government computer systems. 27% of Intel's sales from China, 15% for AMD. Risk to revenues.

Influential Fed member Raphael Bostic now expects only 1 rate cut this year compared to previous projection of 2 cuts. Market positioned for 3 cuts. Could negatively impact stocks.

Money flows neutral/negative in big tech stocks Nvidia, Amazon, Tesla, Microsoft, Google, Meta, Apple in early trading. Momentum crowd buying but smart money selling.

Protection recommended through cash, short-term trades, hedges depending on risk tolerance. Adjustments may be needed for 60/40 portfolio allocation. Market faces risks.