Market Views: Will the S&P 500 extend its bull run in H1?

The S&P 500, a globally tracked benchmark for US stocks, achieved a second consecutive record year-end this week, driven by tech sector gains and anticipation of corporate earnings reports that could indicate profit trends for the year. The index has been in a bull market since October 12, 2022. Key companies like Netflix, Tesla, Intel, and Johnson & Johnson release their earnings this week, while tech giants Microsoft and Apple follow next week. Investors are closely …