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Profit from the Pros Happy New Year! While the last trading day of the year last week was ho-hum, 2017 went out with a bang! The total return for the Dow Jones was up a whopping 28.11%, while the broader S&P 500 was up an impressive 21.83%. While some were predicting doom and gloom last year, we were bullish every step of the way and it paid off handsomely. As for 2018, I'm just as bullish, if not more so. The tax cuts will go into effect almost immediately. Individuals will begin seeing more money in their paychecks come February. And corporate tax cuts were slashed from 35% to 21%, the lowest in 68 years. The US has suddenly become one of the most business friendly countries in the world. And we should see massive new corporate investment to follow. And given that 70% of our GDP is tied to consumer spending, putting more money into people's pockets will likely translate into more dollars spent. We could see a bump in the road come January 19th, as the latest spending bill extension comes due yet again. Neither side seems willing to shut the government down. But the rhetoric did get ratcheted up last time, and is likely to escalate as the deadline approaches. However, any spending bill volatility should be transitory in nature and would present a spectacular opportunity to buy any dip. But DC nonsense aside, the market looks poised for another spectacular year. For the record, the longest bull market in history was 12.3 years, which produced a 582% gain along the way. The current bull market is now 8.9 years old, while the S&P has racked up over a 300% return. I'm expecting this bull market to eclipse that record given all of the historic things taking place in our economy. That means I'm expecting this bull market to last AT LEAST another 3.4 years with plenty more gains to go. Get ready because 2018 could very well be your best year yet. See you tomorrow, Kevin Matras Executive Vice President, Zacks Investment Research Sponsor [Releasing Today: Zacks Top 10 Stocks for 2018]( Don't miss your chance to see our 10 most powerful stock recommendations for 2018. With most Top 10 lists, it doesn't matter whether you check them out now, next week or next month. By contrast, Zacks' stocks are time sensitive. Their potential value is greatest at the time of their release - today at 1:00 p.m. ET [Be First to See Them >>]( Most Popular Articles from Zacks.com [Bet on 4 Stocks with Rising Cash Flows to Scoop Big Gains]( Cash is the most indispensable factor for any company. It gives strength and vitality, and is the key for its existence, development and success. [Read More »]( [15 of the Best Mergers & Acquisitions of 2017]( The top deals announced in 2017 revolved around some of the biggest consumer and technology names. [Read More »]( [The Benefits to 'Upside Down' Investing with Exponential ETFs]( Maddy Johnson and Ryan McQueeney are joined once again by Phil Bak, the CEO of ACSI Funds and Exponential ETFs, to discuss a new approach to investing. [Read More »]( [4 Top Performing Business Services Stocks of 2017]( The Business Services sector accounts for the lion's share of the U.S. GDP and recorded a solid year-to-date average rally of 19.9%. [Read More »]( [7 Impressive Growth Stocks Poised to Surge in 2018]( Selecting the right growth stocks is not an easy job. Allow us to do the work for you. [Read More »]( Sponsor [Start Every Day Ahead of Wall Street]( Before you make a trade, get today's market news from Zacks' latest Ahead of Wall Street article. With timely information from Zacks' analysts, each daily article features a preview of where the market is headed. Plus, Zacks #1s on the move, stock research reports, earnings and economic news, and a top-headline analyst blog. All of it in one easy-to-follow place to give you the edge. [Get the latest news >>]( [Bull of the Day: Las Vegas Sands (LVS)]( LVS has beaten both top and bottom line expectations for the past three quarters. [Read More »]( [New Zacks Strong Buys for January 2nd]( Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today. [Read More »]( [Customize Your Profit from the Pros Delivery]( Connect with Us: [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [StockTwits]( Contact Info: Phone: 1.800.767.3771 ext. 9339 Email: [support@zacks.com](emailto:support@zacks.com) [Terms]( | [Privacy]( | [Unsubscribe](