What conclusions should we draw from a high-flying first quarter?

Investors are feeling optimistic about 2024.

With the S&P 500 closing its fifth straight month of gains, it's clear that the bull market has legs. (6)

We can also see that the rally is broadening beyond a small number of technology stocks as investors build confidence in the economy. (7)

Broader confidence in company growth potential is great news for investors as it makes the rally less vulnerable to the individual fortunes of a few high-flying stocks.

The stock market rocketed to new record highs after the latest Federal Reserve meeting. (1)

Will markets continue to rise?

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Why are stocks on such a tear?

Despite some bumps in the road, markets have been on an extended rally that has gone on for months, notching new record highs along the way. (1)

It's official. The bear market is behind us.

The S&P 500 finally hit a new record for the first time since 2022. And then notched multiple higher highs in the days that followed. (1)

That means it has passed the final bar to formalize the bull market in stocks that started after the October 2022 market low. (2)

What’s a bull market?