S&P 500 caps strongest quarter since 2020: Here's what drove the rally
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Search fieldHome page Seeking Alpha - Power to InvestorsAbout PremiumCreate free accountSearch for Symbols, analysts, keywordsLog in S&P 500 caps strongest quarter since 2020: Here's what drove the rally Jul 01, 2026, 5:00 AM ETS&P 500 Index (SP500), SH, SPY, VOO, XLE, XLK, XLF, IVV, XLU, SPX, XLP, XLY, XLB, RSP, SDS, SSO, XLC, UPRO, SPXU, MAGSAAPL, XLV, XLI, CTSH, GOOG, AMZN, MSFT, ACN, AMD, INTC, STX, WDC, NVDA, FLEX, MRVL, MU, INTU, BSX, CSGP, HUM, TSLA, LYB, CHTR, META, ZTS, LDOS, GOOGL, XLRE, DELL, SNDKBy : Preeti Singh, SA News Editor Copy LinkSavePlay( 5min ) Comments The S&P 500 (SP500) capped off its strongest quarter since 2020, rising ~0.8% on Tuesday to close at 7,499.36. The benchmark index gained nearly 15% in the second quarter and is now up nearly 10% year to date. Despite a historic oil shock, escalating To ensure this doesn’t happen in the future, please enable Javascript and cookies in your browser. Is this happening to you frequently? Please report it on our feedback forum. If you have an ad-blocker enabled you may be blocked from proceeding. Please disable your ad-blocker and refresh. Search fieldEntering text into the input field will update the search result belowEntering text into the input field will update the search result below Quick Insights Optimism in artificial intelligence, strong semiconductor and technology stock performance, and resilience despite oil shocks, geopolitical tensions, and interest rate concerns drove the S&P 500's strong gains. The Technology sector was the top performer driven by AI optimism; companies tied to AI infrastructure, like Sandisk and Micron, had the highest gains, while mega-cap tech stocks also saw significant returns. Historically, when S&P 500 is up 5-10% midyear, the rest of the year tends to perform well and major declines are rare, according to market strategists. Recommended For You
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