Trillion Dollar Companies - Money Weekly Newsletter from alooola®
- Apr 13
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Trillion Dollar Companies
April 13, 2026
64% of parents with Gen Z children (ages 18–28) still provide financial support, and 56% say it is straining their own finances. 1
The largest companies have underperformed this year. The nine US companies in the S&P 500 with valuations above $1 trillion declined ~11.2% in Q1, all underperforming the S&P 500's -4.6%, while the other 491 stocks gained ~1.0%. *1
Retail ground beef prices rose to $6.74/lb, up $1 in 2025 and around 75% above pre-COVID levels. Beef now costs ~62% more than chicken breast. 1
The median age of a U.S. home hit a record 44 years. As a result, repair costs have been increasing, rising 59% since 2009 after adjusting for inflation. 2
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Sources:
MFS – “Beyond the News"
WSJ – “The Typical U.S. Home Is 44 Years Old—And Needs Tons of Work”
*Past performance is not indicative of future performance
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