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Stocks maintain momentum at year’s halfway point.

In 2023, stocks soared and bonds rebounded from 2022's losses, led by tech sector gains and growth stocks in the US. Value stocks showed strength internationally, highlighting the benefits of global diversification.

The "Magnificent 7" have driven U.S. equity gains year to date. We look at how past top performers have fared following a dramatic rise.

While U.S. stocks lead year to date, a closer look reveals that just seven key players account for the bulk of the gains.

In the first half of 2023, stocks rebounded from their worst year since 2008, inflation fell to half its 2022 peak, and AI captured investors' attention, fueling a bounce in tech stocks.

Worried your portfolio will decline after a recession announcement? History shows that markets may react ahead of official reports.