Broadening gains in the U.S. stock market underscore optimism about the economy. More stocks are participating in the S&P 500’s latest march to record highs, easing concerns over a rally that has been concentrated in a handful of giant technology names for much of 2024. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 hit record highs last week, although the Russell 2000 lagged slightly. This information was reported by Reuters in 2024.