Skip to contentHome page Seeking Alpha - Power to InvestorsMar 28, 2026, 8:25 AM ETJohn Hancock Freedom 529 Portfolio 2029-2032 Class A (JENAX), JENDX, JHDSXJohn Hancock Investment Management27 FollowersCommentsSummaryU.S. stocks extended a historically fast rebound that began in early April, although upward momentum slowed in the final quarter of the year.The advance was supported by strong corporate fundamentals, a resilient economy, an ongoing boom in spending on AI, and the Fed's interest rate reductions of 0.25% in October and December.Healthcare, a laggard for much of 2025, was the top-performing sector in the S&P 500 Index during Q4.Torsten Asmus/iStock via Getty ImagesQuarterly commentary1,2 - Market review and outlookU.S. stocks gained 2.66% in the fourth quarter, according to the S&P 500 Index, extending a historically fast rebound that began in early April, but at a slower pace. The advance was supportedThis article was written byJohn Hancock Investment Management27 FollowersA company of Manulife Investment Management, John Hancock Investment Management serves investors through a unique multimanager approach, complementing our extensive in-house capabilities with an unrivaled network of specialized asset managers, backed by some of the most rigorous investment oversight in the industry. The result is a diverse lineup of time-tested investments from a premier asset manager with a heritage of financial stewardship. Note: This account is not managed or monitored by John Hancock Investment Management, and any messages sent via Seeking Alpha will not receive a response. For inquiries or communication, please use John Hancock Investment Management's official channels.CommentsTo ensure this doesn’t happen in the future, please enable Javascript and cookies in your browser.Is this happening to you frequently? Please report it on our feedback forum.If you have an ad-blocker enabled you may be blocked from proceeding. Please disable your ad-blocker and refresh.