The US stock market averages are on pace to finish 2020 at record highs -- despite a global pandemic that disrupted many aspects of business and life along the way. With so much uncertainty still surrounding the economy and financial markets, many investors are left to wonder what's next for US stock market performance. For our part, we believe stocks will continue their march higher in 2021. The combination of these conditions has typically supported continued stock market gains in the past, and we see no reason for 2021 to be any different. Our stock market optimism does come with a few caveats, however.

Source: CNN December 15, 2020 13:18 UTC