News and Commentary

Janney’s Investment Strategy Group shared its Mid-Year Update, with a generally constructive outlook for the second half of 2026. Be sure to read it to prepare for what’s ahead.

Wall Street enjoyed a solid quarter of growth during a period of time that was anything but stable. April, May, and June saw a de-escalation in a major conflict, a reaffirmation of the independence of the central bank from political pressure, strong corporate earnings, a resilient consumer, and a U.S. economy that continued to expand, despite several tumultuous developments.

The U.S. stock market continued its April momentum through May. Each of the benchmark indexes listed here posted notable monthly gains, with several indexes reaching historic highs. The May rally was largely dominated by the information technology sector, particularly AI shares. An exceptional Q1 corporate earnings performance helped support Wall Street's May surge.