The stock market has been on a roller coaster of ups and downs over the past few years. After surging by nearly 47% between October 2022 and March 2024, the S&P 500 has fallen by roughly 5% just in the last three weeks.

This sudden sell-off may be concerning to many investors, especially as some might still be concerned that a recession is looming later this year. It's uncertain whether the market will quickly rebound from this dip or stock prices will continue to drop, which can make it a daunting time to invest.

Fortunately, there's good news about the future of the stock market -- but there's also some bad news. Here's what you need to know.

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