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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.
Sam's Articles
Things now appear to be going “right” for stock and bond investors. The S&P 500 hit a recent low on Friday, Oct. 27, as the weakest six-month period of the year was coming to a close. After the new week got underway, however, investors piled back into equities, explains Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA Research.
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MARKETS
The attack on Israel generated a global reaction of shock, disdain, and compassion. Secondarily, investors wondered how this regional conflagration might affect the global economy in general and stocks in particular, says Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA Research.
Sam Stovall
MARKETS
Investors had a lot of headwinds to contend with in the week just passed, from hotter-than-expected readings from two of the three closely followed monthly inflation reports, to a United Auto Workers (UAW) strike at key plants for each of the three US automakers, and the growing likelihood of a US government shutdown by month end, notes Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA Research.
Sam Stovall
MARKETS
A plethora of economic and geopolitical challenges to the health of this baby bull market, such as a soaring 10-year bond yield, an increasing likelihood of additional rate hikes, and a potential economic crisis in China, just caused global equity markets to experience an accelerated attempt to lock in gains from the recent nine-month advance. However, we don’t think this is the beginning of the end of the nascent bull market, writes Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA Research.
Sam Stovall
MARKETS
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Sam's Videos
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
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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
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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
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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
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Sam's Courses
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Sam's Books
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Seven Rules of Wall Street Crash-Tested Investment Strategies That Beat the Market by Stovall, Sam
Crash Tested Investment Strategies that Beat the Market from Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Strategist - Standard & Poor's Equity Research
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Standard & Poor's Sector Investing: How to Buy The Right Stock in The Right Industry at The Right Time
Discusses the opportunities, merits, and methods of investing in "sectors," or industry groups with similar fundamental characteristics.