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Stocks Surge into 2026 After Wild Year; S&P Up 17%
The US stock market is closing 2025 with strong gains, as the S\&P 500 is up 17% for the year, marking the third consecutive year of double-digit growth fueled by robust company profits and AI investment confidence. Despite early volatility caused by trade tariffs that briefly pushed the Nasdaq and Russell 2000 into bear market territory, major indexes rebounded, and the Nasdaq is now poised for a 21% annual increase. While analysts anticipate continued growth in 2026, leadership changes at the US central bank and AI stock valuations pose potential challenges.
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