8 Days Explain All of the S&P 500's 14% Gain in 2023
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The S&P 500's 14% gain in 2023 can be attributed to just eight trading sessions, which were driven by positive news on interest rates, Big Tech earnings, and avoiding a recession. This highlights the risks of trying to time the market, as the margin of error for investors has been thin. The stock market tends to take the stairs up but the escalator down.
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