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The May rally continued in June as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached new all-time highs to close out the month.

Stocks rallied in May with large-cap growth stocks reminding investors of their strength over recent years. The NASDAQ Composite led all major indices for the month with a gain just shy of 10%.

Volatility was the key word in April. The tariff announcement, followed days later by a 90-day pause, sent stocks and bonds on a rollercoaster ride over the course of a few weeks. Markets calmed down to a degree after the tariff pause announcement, with stocks recording mixed results.

The S&P 500 reached a new all-time high in February, but weakness developed from that point. In March, the S&P 500 fell to its lowest level since September. The first quarter of 2025 was the first down quarter for the S&P 500 since Q3 2023 – breaking the streak of five quarters of gains.

After the S&P 500 hit a new all-time high on February 19, U.S. stocks slid lower and ended the month in negative territory.

The broadening theme we experienced in 2024 resumed in the new year. U.S. and international stocks enjoyed gains in January.