India, Aug. 11 -- The S&P 500 is at a record high, but that does not mean investors should stop buying stocks. The index gained 13% in 2026 and could post its fourth straight year of gains of more than 10%. It hit a record 7,758 on August 7. This has left investors with an important question: Is it still safe to buy stocks when the market is already at a record high?

The recent stock market rally has been helped by strong company earnings. Big investments in artificial intelligence (AI) have also helped companies in the S&P 500 increase their profits, according to The Motley Fool. Wall Street expects company earnings to stay strong in the coming quarters. FactSet Research expects S&P 500 earnings to grow by about 22% a year through 2027....