Stocks in April staged an impressive rally as investors poured back in following a sell-off in March. The rally was broad and the largest mega caps, while showing significant gains, continued to diverge from each other. Along with positive earnings sentiment, investors are trying to grapple with the impact of continuing geopolitical developments.

Marc Davis, CFA, describes the events of the month and how Sawgrass believes the broadening trend is expected to continue, and stock selection will be of utmost importance going forward.

Geopolitical shocks, AI skepticism, and shifting rate expectations pulled the S&P 500 lower in Q1, even as market leadership broadened beneath the surface. Portfolio Manager, Anthony Brooks, walks through a quarter that felt like an endless bedtime story - full of twists, false endings, and an ever-growing cast of macro surprises reshaping the market narrative.

Liridon Gila, CFA, Portfolio Manager, discusses the S&P 500's decline of -0.8% in February as the market broadening and sector rotation continued, and defensive stocks generally rallied on perceived "safety" from the AI disruption risks. He highlighted three near-term potential catalysts including 1) ongoing concerns over AI-driven disruption, 2) an escalation of geopolitical tensions, and 3) uncertainty over monetary policy and persistent inflationary trends. He expects quality to outperform in 2026 as markets continue to digest the disruptive impact of AI, the Fed continues to ease rates, and the valuation gap between mega-cap growth and the rest of the market remains elevated.