Where the Stock Market Is Headed After a Wild Start to '26

June 29, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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What You Need To Know

  • A strong first half for stocks has historically been a good sign for the rest of the year in the market.
  • The Philadelphia Stock Exchange Semiconductor Index has soared 74% in the second quarter,
  • But with all the swinging, the S&P 500 is up just 7.4% for 2026, meaning it has a ways to go to catch up to recent years.

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