Sonam Srivastava of Wright Research suggests a cautiously optimistic outlook for the market, highlighting the strength in small and mid-cap stocks. She recommends focusing on sectors like industrials, capital goods, and consumption, while advising a balanced approach to investing. Investors should gradually build positions in high-quality stocks, considering diversification and a core-satellite approach for new entrants.
US stocks today: Dow posts closing record high, S&P 500, Nasdaq muted as AI rally pauses
US stocks ended mixed as the Dow hit a record closing high driven by healthcare and consumer gains, while tech and chip stocks lagged. Banking
May 27, 2026