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This Week’s Market Recap… 📊

Thursday marked the beginning of 2025, as investors gear up for a potential third consecutive year of positive market gains. The S&P 500 closed out 2024 with an impressive 23% gain, making the past two years the strongest two-year stretch since 1997-1998.

However, the infamous Santa Claus Rally was absent this year, and the final four trading days of 2024 delivered the worst performance for that period since 1952. This negative momentum carried into the first trading day of 2025, with all major indexes closing in the red on Thursday.

Last week, I discussed how the Santa Claus Rally and the January Barometer can often be unreliable predictors. While I anticipate a choppy, up-and-down market this January, I remain optimistic about the long-term outlook for stocks.

A market pullback was overdue. Over the past two years, the market has achieved its highest two-year return in 26 years, pushing valuations to stretched levels and leaving many investors feeling bullish. This recent dip is a healthy correction and presents a buying opportunity for those focused on long-term investing.

As we step into 2025, I hope it will be your best year yet—both as an investor and as a person. Remember to treat others with kindness and respect, and strive to leave a meaningful impact on those around you.

Let’s make it a great year together!

Have a wonderful New Year!!

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Thanks for reading and have a great week!

-Ryan

@Theinvestingauthority