The S&P 500's gain in the first half of 2024 was 14.5%.
The Nasdaq Composite gained 18.1% in the first half of 2024.
The Nasdaq has closed green in 10 of the past 11 Julys, indicating a historically bullish trend for the tech-focused index during this month. This positive performance in July contributes to the overall strong gains typically seen in the first half of the year for both the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500.