U.S. large-cap stocks gained 1.8% during the holiday-shortened week. Sentiment was supported by a softer June employment report, reducing concerns that the Federal Reserve would need to raise rates in the near term. Growth generally led value, and larger companies...
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Health Care Rallies as Investors Rotate Out of Tech
U.S. large-cap stocks declined last week, weighed down by sharp losses in technology and communication services, even as mid- and small-cap stocks posted gains. Value continued to outperform growth across all size segments, extending a lead that has defined markets...
Markets Shake Off a Hawkish Fed
Equity markets advanced last week as easing tensions in the Middle East and falling oil prices offset a hawkish shift from the Federal Reserve. Small-cap stocks continued their recent momentum, outpacing large- and mid-caps. Growth stocks generally outperformed value...
Markets Rebound as Geopolitical Relief Outweighs Inflation Fears
Equities rebounded last week despite heightened volatility driven by inflation data and geopolitical headlines. Optimism improved late in the week as easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and progress toward a potential U.S.-Iran agreement helped offset...
Markets Pull Back Despite Economic Resilience
Equities pulled back from recent highs last week, as a sharp drop in technology names weighed on the broader market. Value stocks comfortably outperformed growth stocks across the board, widening the year-to-date lead of large-cap and mid-cap value over their growth...
Why 401(k) Plan Advisory Should Be a Core Part of Your Business Model
By Kevin McDevitt For many financial advisors, individual wealth management is the heart of their business. But there is another meaningful growth opportunity that often gets less attention: helping businesses build and manage retirement plans. For financial advisors...
Stocks Climb to New Heights as Markets Weigh Peace Hopes Against Inflation Fears
U.S. equities extended their winning streak last week, with the S&P 500 rising for the eighth consecutive week, its longest run since 2023, gaining 0.91%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced to an all-time high of 50,579. Small-cap and value stocks...
S&P 500 Extends Winning Streak to Seven Weeks Despite Inflation Reigniting
U.S. equities slowed their pace last week, as earnings strength and ongoing AI enthusiasm did its best to offset rising Treasury yields and inflation worries. The S&P 500 eked out a 0.17% gain, while the Dow dipped 0.11%. However, as earnings season winds down,...
A Resilient Labor Market and Earnings Growth Lead Markets Higher
U.S. equity markets rose for the sixth consecutive week as stronger-than-expected corporate earnings and hopes of a peace deal kept investors in a jovial mood. The S&P 500 ended the week up 2.4% while the Nasdaq finished up 4.5% for the week. As we enter the final...
Markets Reach Fresh Highs as Investors Shrug Off Higher Inflation
Market Data as of Week Ending: 5/1/2026 unless noted otherwise U.S. equity markets rose modestly for the second week in a row on the back of strong corporate earnings. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ each rose around 1% for the week, with both benchmarks reaching new...





