[dropcap]B[/dropcap]y most measures, 2017 was a pretty good year for investors. But what can you expect in 2018?

It’s difficult to precisely predict the immediate future of the financial markets. However, many signs point to improved global economic growth and rising corporate earnings – both of which are important drivers of stock prices. In the United States, economic growth may be more modest than in other regions, which could result in international stocks outperforming domestic ...