How the stock market made it back to a new record — even with so much still to worry about
1. S&P 500 is 0.85% from a new record high. 2. Earnings grew by 4.9%, marking eight consecutive quarters of growth. 3. U.S.-China trade truce alleviates investor anxiety. 4. Low unemployment and favorable Fed actions support market strength. 5. AI sector continues to attract significant investment.