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US Stocks Surge Amid Tech Speculation; EV Sector Woes

11/29/2025

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Story summary

On November 28, 2025, U.S. equities rose as S&P 500 gained 0.5% and Intel Corporation jumped 10.2% on speculation it could supply Apple processors.
Eli Lilly and Company shares fell 2.6%, reversing gains despite a 39% year-to-date rise.
In the Chinese electric vehicle sector, Xpeng and BYD posted earnings, with analysts foreseeing a challenging 2026.
MediaTek Inc. posts its best week since 2002, driven by AI advances at Google.

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Historical Context

The dot-com bubble peaked on March 10, 2000, when the NASDAQ Composite index reached 5,048.62, reflecting a 600% increase since 1995. However, by 2002, the index had plummeted 78%, erasing $5 trillion in investor value. This collapse reshaped technology investments and market dynamics, influencing companies like Intel, Eli Lilly, and MediaTek amid ongoing technological advancements.

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Story summary

On November 28, 2025, U.S. equities rose as S&P 500 gained 0.5% and Intel Corporation jumped 10.2% on speculation it could supply Apple processors.
Eli Lilly and Company shares fell 2.6%, reversing gains despite a 39% year-to-date rise.
In the Chinese electric vehicle sector, Xpeng and BYD posted earnings, with analysts foreseeing a challenging 2026.
MediaTek Inc. posts its best week since 2002, driven by AI advances at Google.

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