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Jan 2025
3m 34s

Tale of the tape for 2024

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The S&P rose 24% but limped to the finish line. (0:11) Investors see a tougher 2025 in store. (1:43) The most popular stories of 2024 (hint: quantum). (2:16)

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S&P closes out the year with four sessions in the red

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