Risk
Hedge Funds Embark on a Short-Selling Spree in This Bear Market
They are now slightly profitable, while every other asset class is getting creamed.
Tag: Bear Market
Risk
Bear Markets and Recessions Don’t Always Go Together, Says Stovall
Turns out that, since World War II, three bears didn’t lead to a recession, CFRA research shows.
Risk
The Case Against a Bear Market, Per Ned Davis
Stocks have had a rotten start this year, but they won’t get too much worse, the research firm says.
Risk
What’s Next? A Correction, Not a Bear Market, Says Stovall
History suggests that we’re only in for a correction—that is, a 10% drop, according to the CFRA sage.
Newsmakers
Will Jolly Old Saint Nick Visit the Stock Market This Holiday Season?
Statistically, there’s usually a Santa Claus rally right after Christmas, and it’s a good one, says LPL’s Detrick.
Market Moves
After the Bull Market’s First Year, What Happens in the Second?
History shows it’s usually a good run, but not as strong, LPL’s Detrick says.
Market Moves
Expect a Market Correction, Sam Stovall Warns
A bunch of indicators like high sector P/Es and king-sized margin debt suggest one is on the way, stock savant says.
Market Moves
Ed Yardeni Slams the Fed for Setting Up a Market Slide
The central bank has jazzed up investors so much that a nasty fall will result, the economist warns.
Market Moves
Enjoying the Post-Bear Rally? A Correction Is Overdue, LPL Strategist Says
The bounce back from the February-March slide is getting old, Ryan Detrick points out.
Market Moves
Expect a 30% Market Drop Overall, Goldman Warns
David Kostin says the S&P 500 has a lot further to fall, due to the coronavirus’ nasty economic effect.
Market Moves
Shiller: A Recession Is ‘Highly Likely’ Due to Virus Panic
Dwindling business activity is worrisome, and market slide isn’t over, Yale prof warns.
Market Moves
Goldman Warns Coronavirus Could Bring a Market Correction Soon
Earnings growth is threatened by the epidemic, which has shut down much of China’s economy, strategist says.
Here’s Why Stocks Seem Set for a Mediocre 2020, if Not Worse
A so-so economy, low earnings growth, an un-inverted yield curve, and a stand-pat Fed are part of the mix for a ho-hum year.
Market Moves
Investors Bailed Out of Stock in 2018 and Got Double-Slammed
The average investor fled from the stock market and ended up losing twice what the S&P 500 did, Dalbar says.
Market Moves
Nasdaq May Be Poised for a Big Rally, Tech Guru Says
Paul Meeks forecasts a double-digit advance for tech-heavy index in 2019.