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What’s next after the latest US stock market peak?

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This January, the S&P 500 surpassed the peak it reached in January 2022.

This January, the S&P 500 surpassed the peak it reached in January 2022.

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Jeff Sommer

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If you’ve been in the stock market for a while, congratulations. Now that the US market has reached a new peak, you’ve probably made some money.

And if the news of a new market peak is enticing you to dip a toe back into the stock market – or perhaps drawing you in for the first time – this is a good moment to reflect on whether you have the emotional and financial resources to get in and stick with it for the long run.

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