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A wave of optimism continues to ripple through financial markets as strong corporate profits, rich equity valuations, and narrow credit spreads fuel investor confidence. But some analysts are beginning to question whether the market's recent run-up masks growing investor complacency.

After nine weeks of nearly uninterrupted gains, world stocks are testing support levels.

What sectors outperformed after Trump won the 2016 election, and which outperformed during his term?

Stock prices anticipate the future. But such wishful thinking is reaching some extreme levels in the S&P 500.

Nvidia's stock keeps dropping this week — adding to a massive hit to the S&P 500. But analysts think the selling is overdone.

Giant S&P 500 companies keep tossing dividends and buybacks at investors. The reason is simple: They can't get rid of cash fast.

Big drops in two of the Magnificent Seven stocks hasn't dented the group's influence on the S&P 500. In fact, they dominate more than ever.

Gold prices are at all-time highs and now are beating the U.S. stock market.

These three signals can help investors spot a bubble in stocks.