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Motley Fool Money
Don't Be a Grinch, Keep Holding
Dec 30, 2024
Jason Moser, a Motley Fool analyst, joins to unpack the recent market shifts and year-end financial strategies. They discuss the holiday-induced market hangover and its ties to rising consumer credit card debt impacting 2025 spending. The conversation shifts to Alphabet's ambitious AI projects like Gemini and Project Mariner. They also explore new year resolutions for investors, advocating for steady investment strategies and the benefits of a structured routine to enhance personal growth amidst market challenges.
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- The stock market experienced a typical year-end dip due to profit-taking and tax loss harvesting, despite overall strong performance in 2024.
- Concerns about increasing consumer credit card debt could impact discretionary spending in 2025, particularly among lower-income individuals.
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Market Performance and Year-End Reflections
The stock market experienced a dip at the end of the year, with the S&P 500 down about 2% since Christmas. This decline is not uncommon as firms often purge underperforming assets and investors engage in tax loss harvesting as the year ends. Despite this year-end pullback, the overall market showed strong performance, with total returns for the S&P reaching approximately 26-27% year-to-date. Analysts express optimism for long-term prospects, emphasizing the importance of focusing on key investments and remaining calm during market fluctuations.
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