History Says the S&P 500 Will Surge in 2025: 2 Stock-Split Stocks to Buy Before It Does

The S&P 500 is in the midst of a market rally that has persisted for more than two years and continues to defy detractors. A solid economic outlook, growing corporate profits, and the vast potential of artificial intelligence (AI) have all helped fuel the market's advances. After gaining 24% in 2023, the benchmark index tacked on gains of 23% in 2024. Market history suggests the S&P will likely continue to climb higher in 2025.Over the past 50 years, the S&P 500 has generated positive returns 78% of the time. Additionally, following years with successive gains of more than 20%, the S&P has risen 12%, an average, which suggests there's still upside ahead. There's also been a resurgence in the popularity of stock splits, causing investors to reexamine companies that have split their shares since this corporate action has historically been preceded by strong operating and financial results, helping drive the stock price higher.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool