
U.S. stock markets experienced a notable rally, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq achieving an eight-day winning streak. However, this momentum came to a halt as both indices snapped their streaks. Fundstrat's Tom Lee remains optimistic about small-cap stocks, predicting a potential 40% increase by the end of 2024, driven by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Despite the recent stall in the broader market rally, companies like Netflix and Eli Lilly reached new all-time highs. The Russell 2000 index, which tracks small-cap stocks, closed more than 1% lower, but Lee's bullish outlook suggests a target of $300 for the index by year-end. Analysts continue to debate the sustainability of the rally and the potential for new record highs in the market.
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