These S&P 500 ETFs all track the index, but there are some small differences that may impact which one you buy. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

S&P 500 index funds like VFIAX and SWPPX can be an easy and inexpensive way to round out most investment portfolios. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

From a cyclical perspective, the S&P 500's recovery since the 2022 low appears to be nearing its peak, and this could also signal the end of longer-term trends. Considering all these factors ...

The S&P 500 (SP500) ended 2024 with a milestone of annual gains not seen in nearly 30 years. The index ended 2024 up 23%, its second year in a row of over 20% gains. That feat marked the first ...

The S&P 500 has been a winning investment over time, generating an average annual gain of 10%. Throughout the years, the benchmark has always included the large-cap companies driving the economy.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York’s Financial District Thursday, Jan. 2 ...

Sean Gallup / Getty Images The S&P 500 dropped 0.2% on Thursday, Jan. 2, marking a slow start to a new year of trading. Nuclear energy stocks increased after Constellation Energy announced a deal ...

U.S. stocks got off to a rocky start to 2025 on Thursday as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite declined for a fifth straight day. For both, it was the longest losing streak since April, according to ...

Tim Smith has 20+ years of experience in the financial services industry, both as a writer and as a trader. The S&P 500 gained more than 20% for the second year in a row in 2024, the first time ...

The S&P 500 soared by more than twice its historical average during 2024, led by technology stocks. The S&P 500 Growth index performed even better thanks to its higher exposure to powerhouse stocks.

The S&P 500 Index (SPX) posted a gain of over 20% for the second consecutive year. In this article, I’ll explore how the stock market has historically performed based on the prior year’s returns.

The S&P 500 gained more than 20% for the second year in a row in 2024, the first time that's happened since the late 1990s. The index has carved out a head and shoulders pattern, a classic chart ...