Globe readers participating in the Investing Club Challenge have maintained their lead despite market volatility. The challenge, which began in March, has seen the Readers' Portfolio outperform the S&P 500 with a total return of 32.4%, including dividends, compared to the S&P 500's 30.2% total return. The strong performance of the Readers' Portfolio can be attributed to stocks like Nvidia Corp., which has gained 209% since the start of the challenge. However, concerns have been raised about the high valuations of tech stocks associated with artificial intelligence (AI). The Readers' Portfolio is now facing increased scrutiny regarding the growth prospects of these tech superstars. Shopify Inc., another stock in the portfolio, experienced a 12.5% decline after reporting its quarterly financial results. With one month left in the challenge, Globe readers are still leading despite the market's volatility. [a6e1d9cb]
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