The S&P 500, represented by the ticker symbols $SPY and $SPX, has reached a new all-time high, marking its 42nd record high of 2024. This follows the 41st record-high close on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also ended 260 points higher, while the Nasdaq is now only about 2.6% from its July all-time high. This achievement underscores the bullish sentiment in the market, as investors continue to drive major indices to unprecedented levels.