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The case against owning the index at 22 times earnings
Passive ownership of the S&P 500 is now a concentrated bet on a handful of companies. Investors should know what they own.
Sofia Brandt · 11 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
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Microsoft: capital intensity is rising, and owners should price it in
Capital expenditure on data centres is approaching a third of revenue. The returns look adequate, not spectacular.
Daniel Moreau · 10 Oct 2026 · 6 min read