Recent volatility in the S&P 500 has led many investors to question whether the market is weakening. A closer look tells a different story. This one-month view of SPY highlights a coiling market, where price is consolidating after strength and volatility is compressing near recent highs. Understanding what this type of market behavior signals can help long-term investors stay disciplined, avoid emotional decisions, and remain aligned with their broader investment strategy.

Thursday’s selloff was not a simple AI correction. It was a collision of phantom debt, fragile consumers, and forced de risking that hit the tape all at once. The next move could be a violent upside reversal once the selling pressure finally runs out.

Apple is accelerating its CEO succession plans as Tim Cook approaches the end of a 14-year tenure. With hardware chief John Ternus emerging as the leading internal candidate, the transition comes at a pivotal time—Apple faces growing pressure to close its widening gap in artificial intelligence. This article breaks down what the leadership shift means for Apple’s strategy, its valuation, and long-term investor expectations.