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Jan 2025
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2025 State of the Stock Market | Brian F...

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The top 10 companies in the S&P 500 now control 39% of the entire index—an all-time high. Brad Barrett sits down with Brian Feroldi, ChooseFI's go-to stock market expert, to break down what 2024's 25% gain really means and whether investors should expect the same in 2025. Review of 2024 Market Performance [00:00:44] The S&P 500 saw a 25% increase in 2024, fo ... Show More
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