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The Market Ear

May 11, 2026

Bubble Study

Market ReportEquitiesDerivativesInformation Technology

This report presents a collection of charts indicating that the current market, specifically Semiconductors and AI stocks, is in bubble territory with concentration and valuation levels rivaling the 2000 dot-com peak.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.The market is currently in 'bubble territory' based on multiple historical valuation and technical metrics, particularly in semiconductors and AI.
  • 2.Concentration in AI-related stocks has reached ~40% of the market, a level that matches or exceeds peak concentration levels of major historic bubbles.
  • 3.Derivative activity indicates a 'semi-irrational chasing mode' with record-breaking call option volumes in the S&P 500.

Table of Contents

  • To the moon
  • On steroids
  • That other Intel chart
  • Semi-irrational chasing mode
  • 60% above
  • Bubble concentration
  • What comes after
  • If you see a bubble, ride it

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