Published on February 27, 2026

Business Insider recently published an article summarizing comments Brian Shannon made during his appearance on The Noble Update Podcast.

Brian’s view is that several of the largest technology stocks, often referred to as the “Magnificent 7,” may no longer offer the same opportunity they once did.

According to the Business Insider summary, Brian described stocks such as Microsoft and Nvidia as potentially being “dead money.” In context, that refers to stocks that may continue trading but are no longer showing the type of sustained upside momentum that characterized prior phases of the bull market.

Brian noted that Nvidia, in particular, has spent an extended period trading within a defined range rather than trending higher.The article referenced Brian’s comments about volatility in high-momentum semiconductor names, and the risk traders face when entering extended stocks late in a move.

Brian sees stronger opportunity developing outside large-cap technology. The article highlighted his comments about improving relative strength in sectors such as energy and utilities, areas that have received less attention compared to artificial intelligence and mega-cap tech themes.

The broader point reflected in the coverage is consistent with what Brian has discussed for years: market leadership changes over time. Capital rotates. Strong trends eventually cool off. New sectors emerge.

For those who follow Brian’s work regularly, the themes will be familiar. His analysis continues to focus on price structure, multiple timeframe alignment, and disciplined risk management rather than headlines or narratives.  

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As Brian coined, “Only price pays™.”