dot-com bubble
Coverage of dot-com bubble in the Nexus archive.
- 2007–2009—The Global Financial Crisis and the Birth of Bitcoin
The article traces the 2007–2009 Global Financial Crisis to earlier economic events like the 2000 dot-com bubble burst and the 2003 housing bubble, which were fueled by loose monetary policy and speculative investments. It connects these crises to the eventual creation of Bitcoin as a response to systemic financial instability.
- Odd Lots: Jeremy Grantham on Spotting a Bubble’s End (Podcast)
Jeremy Grantham, co-founder and long-term strategist of GMO, discusses identifying the end of market bubbles in a podcast, referencing his memoir and the dot-com bubble. The article notes current market signs of frothiness similar to AI's present excitement.
- The U.S. stock market is getting close to dot-com bubble peak valuations
The U.S. stock market is approaching valuations similar to the dot-com bubble peak, indicating a potential risk of a market correction. This comparison suggests that the current market prices may be overvalued. The dot-com bubble peaked in the early 2000s and ended in a significant market crash.
- Intel’s stock just had its most explosive growth ever. Why skeptics are piling on.
Intel's stock experienced a record 174% rise, surpassing dot-com bubble records, prompting questions about its sustainability. This growth is the most explosive in Intel's history. Skeptics are expressing concerns about the company's prospects.
- Top-performing Nasdaq stocks are partying like they did near the peak of the dot-com bubble — maybe even harder
The top-performing Nasdaq stocks are experiencing a surge similar to the peak of the dot-com bubble in the late 1990s. This trend may indicate a potential end to the rally. The comparison is drawn from the performance of key semiconductor stocks during that time.
- The last time semiconductor stocks rose this far this quickly, the dot-com bubble burst
The semiconductor stock index has reached its highest level since March 9, 2000, just before the dot-com bubble burst. This rapid rise in semiconductor stocks may indicate a potential bubble. The last time this happened, the dot-com bubble peaked and then burst.
- Worrying graphic has experts petrified that Wall Street is on the brink of another dot-com bubble
Experts are alarmed by a worrying graphic suggesting Wall Street may be approaching another dot-com bubble, raising concerns about a potential financial crisis. The comparison to the 2000 dot-com crash highlights fears of overvaluation and speculative investing.