Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors' favorite stocks over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.

The Dow dropped 1.8% this week, while the S&P 500 fell 0.6%, ending a three-week winning streak. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq gained 0.3%, continuing its climb, driven by optimism in tech and artificial intelligence.

The Nasdaq 100, boosted by the Magnificent Seven, reached record highs, approaching the 22,000 mark and logging a 30% year-to-date gain. Five of the group's stocks, includingApple Inc.(NASDAQ:AAPL) andMeta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), hit new highs, with their combined market value surpassing...