S&p 500

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Cinematic visualization of AI technology powering global financial markets, with intricate circuits and stock market data streams forming a complex network.

Stable US economy midyear, AI outlook, global market uneven

Through the end of May 2026, 85% of S&P 500 companies exceeded analyst earnings forecasts, signaling an unexpectedly strong corporate performance.

Olivia Hartwell·August 1, 2026

Cinematic visualization of AI infrastructure, showing glowing servers and industrial machinery, representing the physical backbone of the AI revolution.

Markets

AI Infrastructure Investment Soars, Reshaping Institutional Portfolios

Propelled by a significant capital expenditure supercycle, the industrial sector has become one of the S&P 500's best performers, climbing 11% this year.

Olivia Hartwell·June 5, 2026

Dynamic visual representing the inverse relationship between falling bond yields and rising stock market performance, with financial charts and a subtle glow indicating economic shifts.

Markets

Falling Bond Yields Impact Stock Market Performance as Rate Hike Bets Ease

Falling bond yields are positively impacting stock market performance as investors reassess the likelihood of future central bank interest rate hikes. This shift is driven by geopolitical uncertainty and concerns about a potential economic slowdown.

Olivia Hartwell·March 30, 2026