The S&P 500’s new record high comes with a very costly catch for investors
August 28, 2025
Wall Street strategists chase S&P 500 like few times in history
BY ALEXANDRA SEMENOVA AND BLOOMBERG
September 23, 2025
It's been a surprisingly excellent run for stocks. That's exactly what has market watchers on edge.
The S&P 500’s new record high comes with a very costly catch for investors
August 28, 2025
Wall Street strategists chase S&P 500 like few times in history
BY ALEXANDRA SEMENOVA AND BLOOMBERG
September 23, 2025

Market technicians are wondering if the S&P 500 leadership is broad enough to push the index to record levels.

Even as the S&P 500 index has climbed to new highs, experts say a diversified portfolio will likely be the long-term winner.

US stocks are pricier than ever before by some measures, raising fears that the market could be headed for a crash.

The S&P 500 now trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of about 22 times, far above its historical average of about 16 times…

After setting up what looks to be a third year of solid gains, the S&P 500 could be due for more in the new year.

Sell-side strategists, who have rushed to upgrade their stock targets ever since the market rebounded from its early-year slide,…