Financial advisor presenting Sentara Capital's 2026 midyear market update video, with stock charts and market data in the background

The SpaceX IPO starts trading this Friday at a $1.75 trillion valuation — almost 20 times the size of Facebook's debut. In this market update, I break down what the hype is really about, what a 95x sales multiple means for investors, and what two decades of history tell us about stocks that go public at extreme valuations. Plus, May's jobs report more than doubled expectations, and S&P 500 profits are on pace for their most impressive year in 25 years.

The 10-year Treasury broke above 4.5%, oil tops $100, and inflation is hot—but the economy is defying expectations. Here's what it means for investors.

The March jobs report looked strong on the surface — but a deeper look at revisions, labor force trends, and the real state of the consumer tells a more complete story. Plus, we tackle the biggest myths about the middle class, foreign investment, and the U.S. dollar.

Will Allen of Sentara Capital breaks down why the bond market — not the headlines — may be the real force shaping the Iran conflict response, and what it means for your portfolio.