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While volatility has picked up, pullbacks are a normal part of every bull market. Historically, pullbacks occur several times per year and have typically been short-lived.

Latest PPI report: • Headline PPI: 1.1% m/m • Annual PPI: 6.5% y/y • Core PPI: 0.4% m/m • Core PPI: 4.9% y/y Core PPI eased from last month, but inflation remains elevated.

Bull of the Day: Five Below $FIVE • Strong growth, raised guidance, and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) following a quarter that saw revenue climb 32% and EPS jump 160%. Bear of the Day: Builders FirstSource $BLDR • Shares are down nearly 30% in 2026 amid earnings misses, margin pressure, and a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).

What concerns you most right now?

Inflation remains in focus. Latest CPI report: • Headline CPI: 0.5% m/m (in line with expectations) • Headline CPI: 4.2% y/y (vs. 3.8% prior) • Core CPI: 0.2% m/m • Core CPI: 2.9% y/y (vs. 2.8% prior)

As SpaceX prepares for what could become the largest IPO in history, investors are betting that the AI boom still has room to run. “There’s just tons of money going into this,” said @ethanfeller430, stock strategist at Zacks Investment Research. “What would ultimately make the market potentially go down is this liquidity stopping to flow into these things.” Massive AI investment is fueling record valuations, but long-term success will ultimately depend on profitability and sustained capital flows. Reporting by @jruwitch via @NPR. npr.org/2026/06/11/nx-s1-585…

SpaceX isn't the only story. The IPO is drawing attention to the broader space economy, a sector seeing increased investment, new public companies, and growing interest from both institutional and retail investors. Could space become the next major investment theme?

Will you be following the SpaceX IPO?

SpaceX is expected to debut Friday in what could become the largest IPO in history, with reports pointing to up to $75B raised and estimated valuation between $1.75T and 2T. Investor interest extends beyond SpaceX itself, with many watching how Elon Musk's ecosystem of companies could evolve in the years ahead.

Housing data came in stronger than expected. Existing Home Sales: • 4.17M annualized units • 4.08M expected • 4.04M previous Meanwhile, the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index came in at 95.3, slightly below expectations. Attention now shifts to inflation data.

The May jobs report key numbers: • 172,000 jobs added vs. 85,000 expected • Unemployment rate: 4.3% (unchanged) • Private-sector jobs: 120,000 • Manufacturing jobs: 7,000 March and April payrolls were also revised higher by a combined 93,000 jobs. The report suggests the labor market remains resilient despite ongoing economic uncertainty.

All eyes are on inflation this week. Upcoming reports: • CPI on Wednesday • PPI on Thursday Inflation has been ticking higher, and stronger job gains have pushed out the expected timeline for the next rate cut. These will be the final inflation reports before next week’s FOMC announcement on 6/17.

Top Stock Pick: Western Digital $WDC Key highlights: • Fiscal Q4 revenue is projected to grow 40% year over year • Debt reduced by $3.1B, ending with a $450M net cash position • Multi-year customer agreements extend through 2028-2029 • Fiscal 2027 earnings estimates have increased 23.3% As AI infrastructure expands, data storage remains a critical piece of the ecosystem, and Western Digital is positioned to benefit.

Do you view a pullback as a buying opportunity?

After a strong rally over the last couple of months, some profit taking would be normal. Pullbacks of 5%-10% happen regularly in bull markets, and since 1990, the average pullback has lasted about 28 days. The bigger picture remains supported by: • Strong earnings • Solid labor market • AI momentum • Resilient economy

Broadcom delivered another strong earnings report. • EPS growth: 54.4% • Sales growth: 47.9% • Raised Q3 revenue guidance by 7.3% above expectations CEO Hock Tan said AI semiconductor demand remains “simply insatiable.” Is $AVGO on your watchlist?

Which index has impressed you most this year?

Top Stock Pick: Dell Technologies $DELL Key highlights: • Revenue up 88% year over year • EPS up 214% year over year • $24.4B in AI orders last quarter • $16.1B in AI server revenue • $51.3B AI backlog Management also raised fiscal 2027 guidance and now expects roughly $60B in AI server revenue. Following its latest earnings report, Dell shares posted the best single-day gain in company history. With strong AI demand, rising profitability, and a long-term EPS growth rate of 22.3%, Dell remains a stock to watch.

Broadcom $AVGO posted another record quarter, with AI chip revenue surging 143% year over year to $10.8 billion. Yet the stock fell after earnings. “Broadcom is the clear leader in custom application-specific integrated circuits, and that segment is seeing relentless, accelerating demand,” said @andrewrocco1, stock strategist at Zacks Investment Research. Strong results weren't enough to satisfy investors after Broadcom's massive run-up, highlighting just how high expectations have become for AI leaders. Reporting by @britneycath via @MarketWatch. marketwatch.com/story/broadc…

Which potential IPO interests you most?