Market At Record Highs — Nancy Tengler Says To Keep Buying These Names

The Street | August 12, 2026 at 06:47 PM UTC
Bullish 80% Confidence
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Key Points

  • The current market, despite record highs, is fundamentally different from the 1990s dot-com bubble, driven by real earnings and pristine balance sheets rather than speculative multiple expansion.
  • Key investment themes include AI infrastructure (e.g., Eaton, GE Vernova, Williams), electrification, and cybersecurity (e.g., CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks).
  • She views Amazon and Nvidia as 'value plays' within growth, and suggests adding to names like CrowdStrike and Walmart, while avoiding staples, most utilities, and REITs.
  • Tengler anticipates the S&P 500 could close the year up 12-15%, with inflation being the biggest market risk.

AI Summary

Nancy Tengler, CEO of Laffer Tengler Investments, expresses a bullish outlook on the current market, comparing it favorably to the 1990s due to strong earnings and a technological revolution. She highlights opportunities in AI infrastructure, electrification, and cybersecurity, while advising investors to stick with growth stocks and use volatility to their advantage.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Bullish 80%
Consensus Bullish 80%