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We pinpoint five reasons why U.S. equities capped off a banner year in 2024 and why investors were willing to pay for premium valuations. We also offer thoughts on the environment in 2025 and how to approach portfolio positioning.

Extreme stock market corrections are difficult to endure. We answer key questions, examining the unique contours of the tariff challenges and the areas of the U.S. equity market that we think can at least hold up better against the headwinds.