Money with Murphy – Beyond the AI Buzz: A Midyear Market Check-In

Kara Murphy

Money with Murphy – Beyond the AI Buzz: A Midyear Market Check-In 

Markets navigated a tug of war in the first half of 2026 between renewed AI enthusiasm and lingering geopolitical uncertainty. Corporate earnings impressed, small caps came out of the shadows, and international markets held their own, while higher yields quietly reshaped the opportunity in bonds. In this week's Money with Murphy, Kara breaks down the key takeaways from the quarter and highlights why staying diversified matters more than ever. 

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