Nasdaq & S&P 500 Rally in First Half of 2024 Despite still-elevated inflation and uncertainty around monetary policy, all three major equity indexes were up in the first half of 2024 on the back of AI-technology optimism and strong earnings. Notably, the Nasdaq Composite gained 18.6% and the S&P 500 increased 15.3%, while the Dow [...] The post Growth Scare? Focus on Building a Portfolio That Can Weather the Storm appeared first on ETF Trends .