Jacob Norman - Shoemaker Financial

This Quarterly Recap summarizes market performance, major events and news from Q2 2026. Read more here:

2026 Second Quarter Recap Despite June valuation-concerning losses, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted their strongest quarterly returns in six years, up 15.2% and 21.6%,…

The S&P 500 is up 7.5% through the first half of the year, but Middle East tensions, elevated valuations, and signs of consumer strain could bring volatility back into focus. Still, CIO Gene Goldman is optimistic. A resilient economy, sustainable earnings growth, and trillions in cash on the sidelines could make any pullback a buying opportunity. Learn more 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...