U.S. stock markets maintained their northbound journey in the first quarter of 2024 after an impressive 2023. In first-quarter 2024, the S&P 500 rallied 10.2%, marking its best first-quarter performance since 2019. The Dow surged 5.6%, reflecting its strongest first-quarter performance since 2021. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite appreciated 9.1% in the same quarter.However, volatility returned to Wall Street in the first week of April. The Dow slid 2.3%, posting its worst weekly performance in 2024. The S&P ...