**3 Highlights of the Article:**
1. The S&P 500 has experienced four consecutive monthly gains, ending February with a nearly 5% increase.
2. Historical data suggests that a strong close to one year followed by a strong start to the new year is a powerful leading indicator for the market performance.
3. While there have been notable advances in several sectors outside of technology, a handful of names in specific sectors are driving a large part of the market gains.
**Summary:**
Editorial content by Avery Redwood
