Fidelis Capital says strong earnings drive Q2 rally, S&P 500 gains 15%

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  • Fidelis Capital flagged a sharp Q2 equity rebound, with the S&P 500 up about 15% and the Nasdaq up about 21%.
  • Market breadth improved; the Russell 2000 gained more than 21% in H1 2026, while the Dow Jones Transportation Average rose over 20%.
  • Corporate profits drove the move; Q1 earnings grew more than 28%, with Q2 growth projected near 23% and full-year growth around 24%.
  • Energy disinflation added support; WTI ended Q2 at USD 69.5 a barrel, down 31% from end-Q1.
  • Key risks cited: US-Iran talks, scrutiny of AI capex returns, markets adjusting to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish stance.


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