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📈 Weekly Market Update (Week of June 8 )

Macro recap:
Markets navigated a volatile week, with inflation data, semiconductor swings, geopolitical developments, and the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO all in focus. Despite the noise, easing oil prices and improving market breadth helped support gains, with the S&P 500 (+0.7%), Nasdaq (+0.7%), and DJIA (+0.7%) all finishing higher. Inflation data showed modest improvement but reinforced expectations that the Fed will remain patient.

Sectors & stocks:
Technology remained central, though leadership was choppy. Semiconductor stocks saw sharp selloffs early in the week followed by strong rebounds, while software lagged. Energy slipped alongside a roughly 7% drop in oil, which supported airlines, homebuilders, financials, and other cyclical sectors. The SpaceX IPO surged in its debut, highlighting continued investor appetite for growth-oriented names.

Overall: Broadening participation was the standout, with small and mid-cap stocks leading and investors rotating beyond mega-cap tech. Falling oil and steady dip-buying helped keep the market on solid footing despite ongoing macro and geopolitical uncertainty.

📊 WTD Performance:
Nasdaq Composite: +0.7%
S&P 500: +0.7%
DJIA: +0.7%
Russell 2000: +3.9%
S&P Mid Cap 400: +2.8%

🔗 Read more:
https://www.parkavenuewealthmanagement.com/week-in-perspective/june-12-2026/oil_retreat_fuels_broadening_rally

📊 June 2026 Market Commentary

• Global equities hit new highs, led by emerging markets
• Tech stocks climbed on AI momentum and strong earnings
• Treasury yields moved higher as inflation stayed elevated
• Kevin Warsh began a new chapter as Fed Chair
• Oil prices fell on renewed U.S.–Iran peace optimism
• Job growth remained steady as investment supported growth

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Did you know that by 2030, there will be an estimated 7 million LGBTQ+ adults over 50 in the U.S.!

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Source: Investopedia.com, May 30, 2024 https://www.investopedia.com/preparing-for-retirement-as-an-lgbtq-person-5183693

🎉 Happy Birthday to Caleb Stephens from all of us at Summit Legacy Strategies! Wishing you a day full of joy, celebration, and all your favorite things. Here’s to an amazing year ahead! 🎂✨

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📈 Weekly Market Update (Week of May 25)

Macro recap:
Markets pushed to new highs, with the S&P 500 (+1.4%), Nasdaq (+2.4%), and DJIA (+0.9%) all advancing. Tech and AI stocks led, while broader participation from smaller caps supported the rally. Falling oil and lower yields helped ease inflation concerns.

Sectors & stocks:
Technology (+4.6%) dominated on strength in semis, software, and AI names. Hardware surged late in the week. Consumer discretionary (+1.5%) gained, while energy (-5.4%) and defensive sectors lagged.

Overall: Strong AI momentum and easing inflation pressures kept markets climbing with improving breadth.

📊 WTD Performance:
Nasdaq Composite: +2.4%
S&P 500: +1.4%
DJIA: +0.9%
Russell 2000: +1.8%
S&P Mid Cap 400: +1.4%

🔗 Read more:
https://www.parkavenuewealthmanagement.com/week-in-perspective/may-29-2026/tech_stocks_drive_another_record_setting_week