Stimulus Check Is Now the Right Time to Invest in the Stock Market? History Provides Insights. By Muntasir Aumio - March 2, 2025 0 29 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp As of this moment, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has experienced a remarkable increase of nearly 67% since its bull market commenced in October 2022, driven by robust consumer spending and steady growth in corporate earnings.