A Nasdaq Bull Market Is Coming. 3 Things You Should Do Before It Arrives.

Stocks have been on fire over the past few days -- and for good reason. A move by the U.S. and China has helped companies and the overall economy avert a huge problem. The countries, which were involved in a trade war, struck an initial deal on import tariffs -- one that was better than what most analysts expected.As a result, the major benchmarks surged, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) moving into positive territory for the year as of the May 13 market close, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) climbing 24% since its April low. For an index to enter a new bull market, it must advance more than 20% from its recent low and reach a new record high -- so a Nasdaq bull market may be on the way.Let's check out three things every investor should do before it arrives.Continue reading

May 15, 2025 - 09:37

A Nasdaq Bull Market Is Coming. 3 Things You Should Do Before It Arrives.

Stocks have been on fire over the past few days -- and for good reason. A move by the U.S. and China has helped companies and the overall economy avert a huge problem. The countries, which were involved in a trade war, struck an initial deal on import tariffs -- one that was better than what most analysts expected.

As a result, the major benchmarks surged, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) moving into positive territory for the year as of the May 13 market close, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) climbing 24% since its April low. For an index to enter a new bull market, it must advance more than 20% from its recent low and reach a new record high -- so a Nasdaq bull market may be on the way.

Let's check out three things every investor should do before it arrives.