Major US indices have delivered strong year-to-date performances in 2026, with the Nasdaq Composite up 15.6%, the Russell 2000 gaining 12.7%, and the S&P 500 rising 11.8%. Several stocks have hit 52-week lows, including Nike, Deckers, Las Vegas Sands, McDonald’s, and VICI Properties, with declines ranging from 30% to 46% from their respective highs. On the other hand, cybersecurity defensive stocks outperformed, with CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks both reaching 52-week highs, gaining 21% and 16.5% respectively over three months. McCormick also fell 36% from its February peak, while Nordic American Tankers stood out with a 43% gain over the same period.
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