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Why the S&P 500 Still Looks Like a Smart Bet

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) was a surefire winner for investors over the past two years — it roared higher through a bull market, advancing 24% and 23%, respectively, in 2023 and 2024. But in recent months, the benchmark’s performance soured, and the S&P 500 even briefly entered bear territory back in April. The reason…