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U.S. Indices Reach June Peaks Amid AI, Mega-IPOs

7/6/2026

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  • Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs in June 2026.
  • AI growth, earnings, stock splits, mega-IPOs and 2025 S&P 500 buybacks drove the rally.
  • The Shiller P/E Ratio closed June at 41.72, about 140 % above its 155-year average, while the CAPE hit 42.84, the highest since the 1999 peak of 44.19.
  • Crestmont Research found every rolling 20-year period from 1900-2025 yielded positive returns for S&P 500 investors.