The concentration of the US stock market has reached a historic high: the top 10% of largest companies now control 75% of the entire market, while the top 10 giants of the S&P 500 account for a record 40% of the index. What does this mean for investors, what risks does such a situation entail, and how can one protect their investments? The Concentration of the US Stock Market Reaches Record Levels: What Will It Lead To? The US stock market ...

... portion of the increased demand was covered by solar power generation and increased hydroelectric generation compared to last year. In the US, the share of electricity generated from renewable sources has exceeded 30% for the first time—this is a record high. Wind and solar generation have together outpaced coal plants for the first time, pushing coal to a secondary role. In Europe, the situation has also normalized following the energy crisis of 2022-2023: gas storage is full, new wind farms and solar ...

... volumes lost from northern routes. Closure of Northern Routes: The Nord Stream pipeline has been rendered inoperable following the sabotage in 2022, and the Yamal – Europe route is not utilized due to sanction disagreements between Russia and the West. Record LNG Imports: The share of liquefied natural gas in the EU's imports has risen to an all-time high. European LNG receiving terminals are operating at high utilization, replacing lost volumes of pipeline gas. Overall, the current situation in the European gas market evokes cautious optimism: the threat of fuel shortages this winter has been postponed,...

... its highest level since early 2022. In the second quarter, global investments in startups amounted to about $90–91 billion, representing an approximate 10–12% increase compared to the previous year. Although these figures still fall short of the record highs witnessed in 2021, the current positive trajectory indicates a resurgence of private capital in the market and the formation of a new wave of venture uplift. Venture deals are spanning all regions—from Silicon Valley and Europe to Asia, the Middle ...

... "unicorns" and even "decacorns" (private companies valued over $10 billion), especially in the AI field. Analysts estimate that in the second quarter of 2025, up to 45% of total global venture funding was directed into AI projects. This high concentration of capital in one sector promotes record growth in valuations, while simultaneously compelling market participants to pay closer attention to risk assessment. The Return of Mega Funds: Large Investors Thrive Once More The largest investment players are making a triumphant return to the ...