Both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average extended their record highs on Monday, reflecting continued bullish sentiment as investors anticipate key corporate earnings reports later this week. The S&P 500 surged past 5,850 points during midday trading in New York, while the Dow Jones broke above the 43,000 mark for the first time. Wall Street celebrated the two-year anniversary of the bull market’s start. However, the Nasdaq 100 is still lagging. It gained 0.7% on the day but remains about 1% below its all-time high set on July 10. Small-cap stocks also advanced, with the Russell 20…
