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Watching the index break back above both trend lines on the same day is a pretty rare occurrence, according to a team of market strategists at Bespoke Investment Group.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

The gains extended across the globe, with every major European and Asian index logging gains of 2% or more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The index was up 5% year over year in March, the highest level since May 2023.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

But forward returns, generally speaking, have been more mixed: Three months later, the index has been positive less than 50% of the time.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Nixon so dreaded social events he sometimes asked aides to write ideas for conversation topics on index cards—when he got stuck, he could sneak a look at the cards.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin