Stocks return to record highs. Investors who sat tight during the recent momentum crash are being rewarded.
MarketWatch· Joseph Adinolfi· Aug 4, 2026 · 7:33 PM
S&P 500 heads for 25th record close of 2026, after a 42-day break.
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