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Sign InReflecting a recovery in capital markets activity, leading asset management and advisory firms reported Q2 earnings that surpassed analyst expectations. Moelis & Company saw revenues climb by 12%, driven by higher average fees per completed transaction. Similarly, Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) posted an earnings beat fueled by record assets under management (AUM) and robust inflows into alternative investment strategies.
These positive results underscore resilience within the financial services sector, as increased transaction volume and asset growth helped offset rising operational expenses. According to reports, the performance confirms a broader stabilization in advisory fees and investment management demand. Market participants are now assessing whether this momentum in alternative-strategy inflows can be sustained through the remainder of the fiscal year.
In the consumer sector, markets are shifting focus toward McDonald's (MCD) upcoming Q2 earnings for the period ended June 2026. Shares of MCD stood at $273.02 at the close of July 28, 2026, having traded within a range of $271.63 to $278.70. Investors are also monitoring upcoming global catalysts, including consumer confidence data from Germany and the UK, which may provide further context on global spending trends.