https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/santoli-the-s-p-500-is-within-striking-distance-of-record-as-bull-relies-on-familiar-leadershipContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/santoli-the-s-p-500-is-within-striking-distance-of-record-as-bull-relies-on-familiar-leadershiphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/santoli-the-s-p-500-is-within-striking-distance-of-record-as-bull-relies-on-familiar-leadership#u83122Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:05:21 +0000The S&P 500 is approaching a new record high, but analysts warn of underlying weakness. While the index remains within striking distance of its peak, the current bull market relies on a familiar group of leading stocks. Market breadth shows signs of stress, with some indicators flashing signals not seen since 1929 and 1999. This divergence suggests that while surface-level performance is strong, the broader market may not be participating in the gains as robustly as the top performers.Why it mattersMarket breadth measures how many individual stocks are driving an index's movement. Whe