The S&P 500 Posted Its Best Quarterly Performance Since 2020. History Says This Happens Next.
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The S&P 500 has roared higher in recent years, amid a bull market that's pushed the index to record highs multiple times. Though the positive momentum paused in the first quarter, with the index declining amid concerns about turmoil in Iran and worries about tech companies' spending on artificial intelligence (AI), it returned in full force in the second quarter. The famous benchmark soared 14% over the three months, for its best quarterly performance in six years. This was amid optimism about peace negotiations in Iran and as corporate earnings suggested that AI investments were bearing fruit -- and would continue to do so. Now, after this spectacular performance, investors may be wondering about what will happen next. History offers us a clear idea. So, first, a quick recap of the index's path this year. As mentioned, the S&P 500 got a rough start to the year, losing more than 4% in the first quarter. The war in Iran pushed energy prices higher and introduced uncertainty into the market -- something investors don't like. This prompted a shift away from growth stocks, seen as risky, and into stocks viewed as safer, such as dividend players and healthcare stocks.
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