S&P 500 After Q1 Earnings: What’s Next in May 2026

The S&P 500 continues to trade near all-time highs after Big Tech delivered solid Q1 2026 results. Here are the three key things investors should watch right now:

  1. Nvidia Earnings on May 20 The market is waiting for Nvidia’s Q1 FY2027 report. Strong guidance could fuel another leg higher in the entire semiconductor and AI sector.
  2. Sector Rotation Continues Money is rotating from pure growth/tech into financials, energy and industrials. This is a classic sign of a healthy bull market broadening out.
  3. Interest Rate Path With inflation cooling, the Fed is still expected to cut rates later in 2026. Lower rates would support valuations across the board.

Bottom Line: The long-term uptrend remains intact. Short-term pullbacks are normal and often create good entry points for long-term investors.

Current Technical Picture