Why it pays to stay invested: No amount of bad news could stop the stock market’s strongest run in more than 25 years

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1. 28d ago

   Stock Market Maintains Record Highs Amid Strongest Run in 25 Years

   The stock market is experiencing its strongest growth period in over 25 years, with indices reaching all-time highs despite various negative news cycles. Current sentiment is split between bulls who see continued momentum in the S&P 500 and bears who worry the market is overbought. Investors are weighing the benefits of staying invested against the risks of buying into a record-high market. The prevailing trend suggests a resilient bull market that has resisted typical triggers for a downturn.

   Why it matters

   Market peaks often create tension between momentum investors and those fearing a correction. This period is distinct due to the duration and strength of the run compared to the last quarter-century. Understanding whether the market is overbought helps investors decide on entry points.

   What is confirmed

   • The stock market is currently at an all-time high.
   • The S&P 500 is in a bull market.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The current record-high market may be overbought.
   • This is the strongest run for the stock market in more than 25 years.

   What to watch next

   • Shift in S&P 500 momentum indicators.
   Sources used for this update (5)

   1. MarketWatch — Why it pays to stay invested: No amount of bad news could stop the stock market’s strongest run in more than 25 years
   2. Yahoo Finance — Here's the bull and bear case for investing in stocks with the market at an all-time high
   3. InvestorPlace — Is This Record-High Market Overbought? (Plus: 2 Top Stocks to Buy Now)
   4. Seeking Alpha — S&P 500: The Bull Market That Won't Die (SP500)
   5. Morningstar Australia — Market Minute: Investing with stocks at record highs
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