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title: "S&P 500 rides volatility as earnings surge but risks loom"
type: "News"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286999444.md"
description: "The S&P 500 has experienced significant volatility in 2026, yet it remains up 8.5% despite geopolitical and economic challenges. First-quarter earnings surged nearly 28% year over year, marking the strongest growth since late 2021, with mega-cap technology stocks significantly influencing the index's performance."
datetime: "2026-05-20T03:33:18.000Z"
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# S&P 500 rides volatility as earnings surge but risks loom

Market's turbulent climb: The S&P 500 swung sharply in 2026 but remains up 8.5% amid geopolitical and economic headwinds. Earnings power surge: First-quarter earnings jumped nearly 28% year over year, the strongest growth since late 2021. Tech-heavy influence: Mega-cap technology stocks dominate the index, heightening its sensitivity to the sector’s performance.

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