PM Images Even though it was a short trading week over the July 4th holiday, the markets kicked off the 2nd half of 2024 with a bang. The S&P 500 increased by 1.69%, while the Nasdaq appreciated by 3.29%. There is no question that the bull market is alive, but if it remains well is another story. We're headed into earnings season with the banking sector on deck and everything else to follow. With the Nasdaq up 33.07% over the past year and the S&P up 25.19%, I believe the future of the rally, at least i ...