This has been a phenomenal year for the stock market. As of this writing, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has crested the 6,000 benchmark and continues to head higher. There's a lot of excitement ...

Let's zoom in and consider why this index still looks like a smart bet. So first, it's important to note that since its low, the S&P 500 has rebounded on positive news such as an initial trade ...

The last month has been tough for stock investors. The benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index fell four weeks straight starting in mid-February, pushing it briefly into correction territory.

It's been quite a week on Wall Street. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) market index rose 9.5% on Wednesday as President Trump hit the pause button for 90 days on most of his new tariff policies.

Given that fact, it's natural for the S&P 500 to trade at all-time highs. In fact, the market usually goes on to reach many new all-time highs in quick succession. We saw that play out in 2024.