MARKETS, STOCKS

Sam Stovall

Chief Investment Strategist,

CFRA Research

Author of The Seven Rules of Wall Street
Winner of the Money Show’s 2008 Stock Picker’s Award
Creator of the Pacer-CFRA Seasonal Rotation ETF (SZNE)

About Sam

As chief investment strategist, Sam Stovall serves as analyst, publisher, and communicator of CFRA's outlooks for the economy, market, and sectors. He focuses on market history and valuations, as well as industry momentum strategies. Mr. Stovall is the author of The Seven Rules of Wall Street and writes weekly Sector Watch and Investment Policy Committee meeting notes on CFRA's MarketScope Advisor platform. His work is also found in CFRA's flagship weekly newsletter The Outlook.

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Anticipating Q4-ia

The S&P 500 fell into "Pullback" mode on September 21, declining by more than 5% since the July 31 post-bear high. Investors now wonder if they should bail out of stocks for fear of further declines. Even though additional near-term weakness may be in order, history suggests but does not guarantee, that it would be wiser to prepare for a recovery than retreat. Come hear Sam Stovall, CFRA's Chief Investment Strategist, put today's market backdrop into historical context by discussing how far the S&P 500 may fall and where investment opportunities await.

Sam Stovall

MARKETS

31:56

Anticipating Q4-ia

The S&P 500 fell into Pullback mode on September 21, declining by more than 5% since the July 31 post-bear high. Investors now wonder if they should bail out of stocks for fear of further declines. Even though additional near-term weakness may be in order, history suggests, but does not guarantee, that it would be wiser to prepare for a recovery than retreat. Come hear Sam Stovall, CFRAs Chief Investment Strategist, put todays market backdrop into historical context by discussing how far the S&P 500 may fall and where investment opportunities await.

Sam Stovall

MARKETS

42:55

Fake-Out or Break-Out?

Even though the debt ceiling debate is behind us, and the Fed has completed its June FOMC meeting, investors should continue to be buffeted by headwinds from the longer-term effects of an aggressive rate-tightening policy on the economy and stock market. In addition, despite the surge in the Nasdaq-100 since AI has become an all-consuming topic, 50% of all Nasdaq-100 bull markets since its inception were fake-outs and went on to set an even lower low after advancing 20%. Also, with ever-shrinking breadth as the equity markets grind higher, is this a sign of disappointment to come and remind us that we are in a seasonally weak period for equities? For answers, tune in to hear Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Strategist at CFRA Research, discuss where the stock market is likely to take us during the second half of the year and how to position your portfolios accordingly.

Sam Stovall

MARKETS

33:08

Buy or Bail the Bounce?

History hints quite strongly that 2023 won't be a repeat of 2022, as the S&P typically posted an average price gain in excess of 14% in the years following declines, versus the more normal 8.9% annual increase, and posted a higher-than-average frequency of advance. In addition, a down year followed by a positive January Barometer typically led to a 23%+ price gain and a 92% frequency of advance. Will history repeat, or, like some singers of the National Anthem, forget the words? Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Strategist of CFRA Research, will offer his take on historical precedent and share his sector selections in what could be a surprisingly profitable year.

Sam Stovall

STOCKS

26:38