The S&P 500 gained 23% in 2024, nearly matching the 24% rally last year. Analysts are expecting the bull run to continue next year, though at a slower pace.
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12 US billionaires gained almost $1 trillion in wealth in 2024 as the stock market delivered another year of massive returns
Elon Musk saw the biggest gain in wealth this year, with the Tesla CEO adding a staggering $213 billion to his net worth.
A stock correction looms as recession fears will resurface in 2025, Wall Street strategist Jim Paulsen says
"Even though I don't think we're going to have a recession, but I think we're going to be worried about it again," Paulsen said.
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"Bottom line, for stocks to enjoy a good year in 2025, policy from the Trump administration will have to deliver more benefits than costs," LPL said.
Investors need to dial back risk-taking as stock valuations are being driven by euphoria, not fundamentals, research firm says
The market's stretched valuations threaten long-term returns, with several indicators nearing levels last seen right before the steep pullback in 2022, Rosenberg Research said.