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The S&P 500 has reached its highest level of market concentration on record, surpassing even the peak seen during the Dot-com bubble.

Short interest in the S&P 500 index has climbed to approximately 3.7% of its free float—nearing its highest level since 2010—prompting market commentator The Kobeissi Letter to warn that “conditions for a short-squeeze are rising”.

The S&P 500 Shiller CAPE ratio is on the verge of reaching its highest reading in 155 years. At its current level, the CAPE ratio suggests valuations are overextended.

Major indexes lost further ground following weekly losses in Monday's stock market. The S&P 500 ran into resistance at its 50-day line.

“Buy high, and sell higher” used to be a working investment strategy, until it wasn't.

Analysts expect Magnificent Seven earnings to grow by a combined 31.1% in Q2.