The S&P 500 experienced its largest single-day drop since April 2025, triggered by a stronger-than-expected jobs report that halted the index's upward momentum. This decline caused a 2.6% loss for the week, ending a nine-week winning streak. Despite recent volatility, the index remains above key moving averages, and year-to-date gains are positive compared to the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index. Investors should watch for further market reactions to economic data and volatility trends.
In May 2026, investors heavily favored large-cap core equity ETFs, particularly broad-market S&P 500 funds like Vanguard's VOO, which saw nearly $19 billion in inflows. Tech-focused ETFs such as Invesco QQQ and thematic active ETFs like Roundhill Mem...
Warren Buffett's advice to invest in low-cost S&P 500 index funds remains popular, with ETFs like Vanguard's VOO surpassing $1 trillion in assets. However, the S&P 500 is now highly concentrated, with the top 10 stocks—mostly AI-related tech giants—m...
The S&P 500 index rose every day last week, achieving multiple new record highs and marking its ninth consecutive weekly gain, matching its longest streak from 2023. The index has remained above key moving averages since April 2026, signaling strong ...
