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Market Volatility and Outlook

Updated 2026-06-30 12:10 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Small-cap stocks experienced their best first half performance in 35 years, while some S&P 500 companies faced significant losses. Wells Fargo predicts a summer rally despite upcoming midterm elections.

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MarketWatch
Recent volatility in equities was probably caused by quarter-end rebalancing, while future volatility may develop as midterm elections approach in November. Between times, though, stocks look set to flourish, argues Wells Fargo.
2026-06-30 11:51 UTC
MarketWatch
These companies were hit hard as investors worried about eventual losses of market share to AI tools.
2026-06-30 11:55 UTC
CNBC
The advance marks a sharp turnaround after years of underperformance versus large-cap peers.
2026-06-30 12:01 UTC
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