Market At Record Highs — Nancy Tengler Says To Keep Buying These Names
The Street
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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% |