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Across recent cycles, markets have shown a pattern of rebounding from crises, election-related uncertainty and other shocks, underscoring the long-term resilience of equities. Today’s gains in areas like artificial intelligence appear more grounded in earnings growth than the speculative excesses seen during the dot-com era, though risks remain. At the same time, expectations for rising global company profits are being supported by easing interest rates, policy stimulus and improving trade dynamics.

For advisors and investors, these trends highlight both opportunity and the need for discipline. Staying invested through volatility, while remaining selective about valuations and fundamentals, can help align portfolios with durable sources of growth over time.