Stocks To Watch – 5/26/2026
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Weekly Market Brief
Last Week in Review:
The markets maintained a risk-on tone last week, with the S&P 500 advancing 0.9% to 7,473.47, marking its eighth consecutive weekly gain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 2.1% to 50,579.70, and the Nasdaq Composite increased 0.5% to 26,343.97. Investor sentiment was buoyed by strong earnings reports from companies like Ross Stores, Workday, and Zoom Communications, which offset concerns over inflation linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran. Notably, the Russell 2000 led gains with a 2.7% rise to 2,869.23, indicating a rotation into smaller-cap stocks.
Week Ahead — What to Watch:
The upcoming week is shortened by the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25, with markets closed and no data releases. The economic calendar picks up midweek, featuring several significant reports on Thursday, including April’s Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) and Core PCE indexes, which will provide insights into ongoing inflation pressures—a key concern for new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Also on Thursday, data releases include the second estimate of Q1 GDP, weekly jobless claims, durable goods orders, personal income and spending, and new home sales. Throughout the week, key Fed officials are scheduled to speak, offering additional guidance on monetary policy. On the earnings front, notable reports include AutoZone, Box, and Zscaler on Tuesday; Salesforce, Dick's Sporting Goods, and HP Inc. on Wednesday; and Dollar Tree, Costco, Dell, and Autodesk on Thursday. Given the confluence of economic data and earnings reports, traders should prepare for potential volatility and be attentive to sector-specific movements.
