01 Jun, 2026

Led by tech stocks, S&P 500 climbs more than 5% in May

The S&P 500 added to its spring gains in May as corporate earnings consistently beat expectations.

The index rose 5.1% in May, building on its rally of 10.4% in April, which was its best monthly performance since 2020, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ...[end of article preview]