How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers

 How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers

What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors. Here’s a look at some of the numbers that defined the year.

What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors.
U.S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the economy kept growing and the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates.