Indeed, strategists across Wall Street remain bullish for 2025 with an average forecast of a 14 percent gain for the S&P 500, according to the 16 firms tracked by Opening Bell Daily. The Magnificent Seven stocks’ valuations continue to balloon, and analysts expect earnings growth to improve for names outside that batch, too.

Money does not offer advisory services.*** Between tech-fueled sell-offs, interest rate cuts and a presidential election, 2024 had its fair share of volatile market moments. But ultimately, the major indices ended the year significantly higher while setting dozens of all-time highs.