The stock market did something nearly unprecedented in July. That makes UBS bullish

Cnbc · Aug 04, 2026 · 251 words · By Fred Imbert

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The S & P 500's July performance looks far more impressive when accounting for the dismal performance in momentum stocks.

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What happened

The S & P 500's July performance looks far more impressive when accounting for the dismal performance in momentum stocks.

Why it matters

The benchmark index closed last month little changed, while momentum stocks — those that are generally expected to grow faster than the broader market — tumbled after a massive repricing of the artificial intelligence trade.

Common ground

The iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (MTUM) dropped 13% in July, its worst monthly performance since April 2022.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 5 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “its worst monthly performance since April 2022”

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While one source mentions momentum is among the worst-performing factors since July, there is no evidence provided to confirm that this was the worst monthly performance since April 2022.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), Dow Jones, or simply the Dow (), is a stock market index of 30 prominent companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States. The DJIA is one of the olde…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dow_Jones_Industrial_Average

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — MSCI Inc. (formerly Morgan Stanley Capital International) is an American finance company headquartered in New York City. MSCI is a global provider of equity, fixed income, real estate indices, multi-a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MSCI

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — McDonald's Corporation is an American multinational fast-food restaurant chain. Founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald in San Bernardino, California, the com…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonald's

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Claim 2: “The iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (MTUM) dropped 13% in July”

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The evidence confirms the existence of the iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (MTUM) and mentions that momentum has been one of the worst-performing factors since July, but it does not provide the specific figure of a 13% drop.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of notable Canadian exchange-traded funds, or ETFs. It is not an exhaustive list.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Canadian_exchange-trad…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of South African exchange-traded funds, or ETFs and South African exchange-traded notes, or ETNs. Top 40 Equity ETFs BettaBeta Equally Weighted Top 40 - The BettaBeta Equally Weighted …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_South_African_exchange…

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Claim 3: “Industrial giant Caterpillar rallied on strong earnings”

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The search results provided for this claim are entirely irrelevant, discussing daylight saving time in California instead of Caterpillar's earnings or stock performance.

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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 22, 2026 · The end of daylight saving time will take place on Sunday, Nov. 1. On that date, Californians will “fall back” and move clocks behind by one hour. "How to California": What questions do…
https://www.sacbee.com/news/weather-news/article314748274.ht…

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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 6, 2026 · How to California — a guide to help you live, work and enjoy life in the Golden State, is here to help. We’ll answer your questions — big and small — about state laws, history, culture .…
https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article314927767.html

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web search NEUTRAL — When do the clocks change in California in 2026? Forward Sunday, March 8, 2026, back Sunday, November 1, 2026. Exact times plus a live countdown.
https://timechange.org/pages/time-change-california-2026-v1

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Claim 4: “Palantir also surged on better-than-expected results”

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Multiple independent sources (The Motley Fool, Benzinga, and a third news report) confirm that Palantir's stock price increased/surged following better-than-expected financial results and strong revenue growth.

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web search NEUTRAL — Palantir's robust results have helped quell investor fears concerning its valuation, but the stock is still pricey. However, at 74 times next year's expected earnings, Palantir's triple-digit profit g…
https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/08/07/why-palantir-techn…

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web search NEUTRAL — Palantir has been trending higher since the company reported better-than-expected financial results last week.Price Action: Palantir has traded as high as $45 and as low as $8.90 over a 52-week period…
https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/21/08/22561938…

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web search NEUTRAL — Palantir made headlines after its stock climbed 15% following strong second-quarter revenue growth. The company reported better-than-expected financial results, showing that demand for its software co…
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/palantir-jumps-15-strong-q2-r…

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Claim 5: “The benchmark index closed last month little changed”

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The provided evidence consists of general descriptions of the S&P 500, live tickers, and general milestones, but contains no specific data regarding the index's performance for 'last month' or July specifically.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article is a summary of the closing milestones of the S&P 500 Index, a United States stock market index.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closing_milestones_of_the_S&P_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The S&P 500 is a stock market index maintained by S&P Dow Jones Indices. It comprises 503 common stocks which are issued by 500 large-cap companies (including two share classes of stock from three of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_S&P_500_companies

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The S&P 500 (Standard and Poor's 500) is a stock market index tracking the stock performance of 500 leading companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States. It is one of the most commonly fol…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S&P_500

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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.