The NASDAQ-100 is widely followed as a measure mainly of the big tech and social media stocks that make up the index.

The top 20 S&P 500 companies accounted for 53.2% of Q3 2024 buybacks, a marginal rise from Q2 2024’s 52.3% and above the historical average of 47.6% and the pre-COVID historical average of 44.5%.

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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.

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 ...

Lastly, I’ll analyze whether a third consecutive strong year for the S&P 500 is within the realm of historical possibilities. The table below breaks down S&P 500 yearly returns since 1950.

The S&P 500 (SP500) ended 2024 with a ... expected earnings and at a 40% discount to the S&P 500, a much bigger discount than the historical average. About 28% of European companies are better ...

The top 20 S&P 500 companies accounted for 53.2% of Q3 2024 buybacks, a marginal rise from Q2 2024’s 52.3% and above the historical average of 47.6% and the pre-COVID historical average of 44.5%.