History Says the S&P 500 Will Surge in 2025. 2 Top Stocks to Buy Before It Does.

These high-quality stocks are well positioned to surge in 2025.The U.S. stock market posted a stellar performance in 2024, with the benchmark S&P 500 index reaching an all-time high closing value of 6,090.27 on Dec. 6.But things may turn even better in 2025. According to Charles Schwab, based on 14 interest rate cycles since 1929, the S&P 500 index has posted positive returns 12 months from the first rate cut in the cycle 86% of the time. The benchmark index posted negative returns after rate cuts in 2001 a ...