By Daniel Foelber, The Motley Fool
Publication Date: 2026-04-27 21:50:00
Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett popularized the phrase “Magnificent Seven” in 2023 to describe seven tech-focused companies driving broader market returns. The list includes Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Microsoft, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Tesla.
These companies are undeniably influential — accounting for over a third of the S&P 500‘s market cap. But the list has a glaring flaw — it doesn’t include Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO).
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Broadcom reached an all-time high on April 22, surpassing $2 trillion in market cap. That makes Broadcom the sixth-most-valuable U.S. company — ahead of Meta and Tesla, and behind Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon.
Broadcom has produced a total return of 143.9% over the past…
