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With the S&P 500 at an all-time high to start 2026, is it smart to buy stocks?

The S&P 500 has hit one new all-time high after another for two straight years. History points to a few important details about the stock market and investor behavior. There are several ways to invest ...
CNBC

S&P 500 closes at another fresh record in holiday-shortened session: Live updates

The S&P 500 rose to a new all-time high on Wednesday, coasting to another record close. The broad market index advanced 0.32%, ending the session at 6,932.05. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained ...
The Motley Fool

Should You Buy the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF With the Stock Market at An All-Time High? History Offers a Clear Answer.

The diversified nature of the S&P 500 index has fueled a compound annual return of 10.5% for investors since 1957. The index offers exposure to the companies driving the artificial intelligence (AI) ...
The Motley Fool

With the S&P 500 at an All-Time High to Start 2026, Is It Smart to Buy Stocks?

The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.06%) just wrapped up another stellar annual performance. After producing a total return of 26% in 2023, it followed up that performance with another 25% total return for the S&P ...