After grappling with recession fears, the Federal Reserve’s jumbo interest rate cuts helped the broader S&P 500 to defy the odds of a notorious September and notch record highs. The S&P 500 posted its best three-quarters of the 21st century, and if history is any guide, the index is well-poised to continue its winning streak over the next three months. The 30-stock Dow and the tech-laden Nasdaq also closed in the green in the first nine months of 2024. Thus, it’s judicious for astute investors to place thei ...