The US stock bull market is approaching its fourth anniversary with few obvious signs of strain. Corporate earnings remain strong, the S&P 500 is close to a record high and market volatility is subdued, Bloomberg News reported.
Yet, investors increasingly question what could derail the index’s 117% advance since the rally began on October 12, 2022. A key concern is the widening gap between record-setting benchmarks and the lacklustre performance of many individual stocks.