Brian J. Friedman, Pillar Group / Equitable Advisors, LLC

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Check out LPL Financial Research's Weekly Commentary on the market: "Introducing the IPO Class of 2026".https://static.fmgsuite.com/media/documents/f502ac7f-f8e2-4153-9b28-2ca3b10f5140.pdf

Check out LPL Financial Research's Weekly Commentary on the market: "Is Bad News Already Priced into the Bond Market?".https://static.fmgsuite.com/media/documents/999887cf-1fb3-42da-a4b2-ee341d256584.pdf

Markets continued their upward climb in May, supported by strong technology performance, positive economic data, and ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. The Nasdaq gained 8.36%, the S&P 500 rose 5.15%, and Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 2.37%, while investors welcomed better-than-expected job growth and upbeat corporate earnings. With the Fed's next meeting scheduled for June, attention is turning to updated economic projections and what they may signal about the broader economy. From \$24 billion spent on Father's Day to the popularity of dining out and special outings, this month's by-the-numbers highlights how families celebrate the dads in their lives.

Monthly Market Insights | June 2026 Monthly Market Insights | June 2026 U.S. and Canadian Markets Stocks pushed higher in May, fueled by big tech names, positive economic news, and ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. The Nasdaq Composite, which rose 15.29 percent in April, tacked on another 8.36 percent. The Standard & Poor...

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Check out LPL Financial Research's Weekly Commentary on the market: "Add Context, and Stock Market Valuations are Far".https://static.fmgsuite.com/media/documents/53a69ec5-417f-4f30-b2d7-c3c22f440321.pdf

Check out LPL Financial Research's Weekly Commentary on the market: "Seeds of Opportunity: The Case for Agriculture Investments".https://static.fmgsuite.com/media/documents/9cf6b951-7c8e-4850-92b3-c2de539cb8f8.pdf

Check out LPL Financial Research's Weekly Commentary on the market: "Energy Shock Expected to Hit Prices Harder Than the Economy".

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Check out LPL Financial Research's Weekly Commentary on the market: "A New Fed Regime: Warsh, Policy Direction, and Treasury Market Consequences"
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Stocks surged in April, delivering their strongest monthly gains in five years as solid economic data, easing geopolitical tensions, and upbeat first-quarter earnings lifted investor sentiment. The Nasdaq climbed 15.29%, the S&P 500 rose 10.42%, and the Dow gained 7.14%, while Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 3.65%. With no Fed meeting in May, attention turns to remarks from Fed officials and how evolving economic data may shape expectations moving forward. From \$34.1 billion in U.S. spending to the popularity of Mother’s Day dining and gifts, this month’s By the Numbers highlights how families celebrate the occasion.

Monthly Market Insights | May 2026 Monthly Market Insights | May 2026 U.S. and Canadian Markets Stocks surged in April, notching their best month in five years as investors cheered upbeat economic news, efforts to lower tensions in the Middle East, and first-quarter results. The Nasdaq Composite rose an eye-catching 15.29 percent, wh...