Dow, S&P 500 end at records because investors feel good about the economy — beyond the AI boom

Investors were moving away from tech stocks, and using that money to push other parts of the market to new records

The S&P 500 Has Soared 92% During This Bull Market. History Says the Stock Market Will Do This in 2026.

The S&P 500 Has Soared 92% During This Bull Market. History Says the Stock Market Will Do This in 2026. Historically, the S&P 500 has returned an average of 184% during bull markets.

S&P 500 Creeps Over Breakeven Line

The S&P 500 is now higher for the day and is ticking toward record levels. The S&P 500 is up 0.1% to 6890.36. This might seem like a small gain, but it moves the index closer to a new closing high. The benchmark index's last record of 6890.

S&P 500 trims decline in morning trade

The S&P 500 index was trimming its earlier decline in midmorning trade Thursday. While tech stocks were still under sharp selling pressure, a boost to materials and financial stocks was helping to offset.

As the S&P 500 hovers near record highs, see the 10 most overbought stocks in the index

The S&P 500 (SP500) has recently jumped up close to all-time trading highs, pushing several constituent stocks into overbought territory. Based on the relative strength index, a widely used technical indicator,

Prediction: This Spectacular Vanguard ETF Will Crush the S&P 500 Again in 2026

The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF tracks the performance of the Growth index, and I predict it will beat the S&P 500 again in 2026. Large holdings in stocks like Nvidia and Alphabet continue to propel this ETF to market-beating returns.

7 Best S&P 500 Index Funds To Buy In 2026

Looking for the best way to track the U.S. large-cap market in your long-term portfolio? See how the top S&P 500 index funds compare.

How will the S&P 500 close out 2025? Kalshi offers trading market for stock index

How will the S&P 500 close the year? Kalshi offers users a chance to make some money on the prediction market.

The S&P 500's Outlook For 2026: Earnings Revisions Just Flipped, And That Matters Most

Discover why the S&P 500 could gain through 2026, fueled by tech spending and strong earnings growth. Click for my full outlook for the coming year.

From bankruptcy fears to S&P 500: Carvana outvalues Detroit giants

Carvana, the pioneering online used-car dealer known for its iconic car vending machines, is set to make a splashy debut on the S&P 500 index, capping a dramatic three-year turnaround that has seen its market value top legacy carmakers GM and Ford.

The Dow and S&P 500 are soaring — but this unloved stock index is absolutely roaring

This is the most wonderfully bullish time of the year for stocks. First, there is the post-Thanksgiving bullishness. This year, that didn’t amount to much, but it’s typically followed by an outperformance by small-cap stocks in the middle of December. The bullish seasonal pattern concludes with the “Santa Claus rally” at the end of the year.

S&P 500: 2026 Is Likely To Be A Year Of Consolidation

The S&P 500 is projected to end 2026 near its current level of 6,850, reflecting a consolidation period. Despite a current P/E premium of 10–12% over historical averages, robust EPS growth to a record $309.22 is expected in 2026.
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