The S&P 500 has reached its 57th record high closing price of the year, marking a significant achievement as the index approaches the end of 2024. This milestone represents the fifth most record high closes within a calendar year since 1929. Historical comparisons show that in 2021, the S&P 500 recorded 70 all-time high closes, while in 1995, it achieved 77. With only 16.5 trading days remaining in the year, the index continues to demonstrate strong performance.