S&P 500 ETFs Log Best May in 30+ Yrs on AI, Large-Cap Safety
From Nasdaq: 2025-06-03 13:00:00
- The S&P 500 had its strongest May performance in over 30 years, with tech stocks like Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Tesla, and NVIDIA leading the surge.
- Trade tensions eased as the US and China reduced tariffs, while President Trump postponed tariff hikes on EU goods, boosting investor confidence.
- Big Tech stocks dominated market gains in May, with NVIDIA and Tesla leading the charge, outperforming the broader index.
- Strong earnings growth from the Magnificent Seven tech companies fueled the market rally, with a combined 27.7% increase in Q1 earnings.
- Large-cap tech stocks outperformed amid rising bond yields, with investors favoring safety in a yield-sensitive environment.
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