As 2024 nears its end, we reflect on a standout year for U.S. equities. The $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ has climbed more than 23%, marking the second consecutive year of a bull market. Market gains have been fueled by AI-related themes, presenting lucrative opportunities across sectors like Donald Trump's presidential campaign, bitcoin's path to $100,000, quantum computing, and Chinese equities, offering traders swift profits.
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