Will Wall Street's Tech Giants Continue To Thrive In 2021?

    2020 has been a stellar year for the four largest U.S. tech companies — Amazon, Apple Inc., Facebook Inc., and Google parent Alphabet Inc. In a year when the global economy suffered a major cold spell, the businesses of these market leaders have thrived, making huge profits and soaring stock prices, making them stronger and more valuable than ever.

    In some ways, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google have had such a stellar year that they may end up hurting themselves. After such strong financial results, governments can clearly see how much each company dominates the market, and investors now have much higher expectations. This means that they will bring disappointment.

    These giants face risks on multiple fronts — from mounting antitrust and regulatory issues to high valuations and a volatile economy that could derail their prospects for success again. And not just next year, governments are increasingly concerned about the power these companies have in the market, potentially forcing changes in their businesses with more lasting consequences.

    But in an environment of low-interest rates, is there a option in the market better than high-growth tech stocks?