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This Monthly Recap summarizes market performance, major events and news from May 2026. Read more here:

May 2026 Monthly Recap U.S. stocks extended gains in May, with the S&P 500 ending the month with seven straight daily gains and its ninth consecutive weekly gain, its longest winning…

Markets are riding a nine-week rally, but a data-heavy week will test that momentum. With PMIs, job openings, and the May jobs report in focus, we are watching labor strength and inflation signals closely. The question: can the rally continue, or does volatility return? See what Chief Market Strategist Brian Klimke thinks in .

The Week Ahead | Cetera “Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. All firms...

Markets are high, risks are real—but so are opportunities. With solid growth and cash on the sidelines, pullbacks don’t have to be scary. Staying flexible and opportunistic still matters.

Record Highs Meeting Rising Risks: Stay Opportunistic Amid Potential Volatility Markets are at record highs—but it’s not all smooth sailing. Inflation and global headlines may stir up some bumps, and rate cuts may be harder to come by.…