
The market is poised for a strong run towards year-end, driven by potential Fed rate cuts into an environment of double-digit earnings growth and all-time highs. Recent 3% S&P 500 drawdowns, which led to 30% drops in individual stocks, have cleared froth, and strong earnings beats across sectors, particularly in semiconductors and tech, suggest AI is a significant tailwind for margins and capital expenditure. A potential deal allowing NVIDIA ($NVDA) to sell to China could provide a massive boost to the entire semiconductor and AI sector.