Selected by the U.S. Treasury as financial agent for Trump Accounts, BNY is helping power a landmark initiative designed to support long-term saving and investing for the next generation. Built on institutional scale, expertise and trusted infrastructure, the program reflects BNY’s role in enabling future-focused financial innovation.

Behind every business is a story. Our latest piece, created in partnership with T Brand, the content studio of The New York Times Advertising, features three entrepreneurs on building, scaling and selling private companies.

Stocks, as measured by the S&P 500, are up over 13% through early August. The solid gains have been fueled by a resilient economy, steady consumer spending, optimism around artificial intelligence and better-than-expected earnings growth. Still, some investors worry the advance may be too concentrated in technology and AI-capex monetization may fall short of expectations. A closer look suggests that it is not just tech moving the market higher.

While headline noise persists, markets remain focused on fundamentals. In our 2026 Mid-Year Outlook video, Chief Investment Officer Alicia Levine explains why steady growth and resilient earnings remain supportive and where opportunities may be taking shape. Watch now for insights into what may matter most in the second half.