S&P 500 Performance After >19% in 27 Trading Days This is more than just another bear market rally, as the S&P 500 has jumped over 19% in 27 trading days. Historically, since 1950, similar rallies have averaged a 32% gain one year later, with positive returns every time. Image: Carson Investment Research
Average S&P 500 Performance During Corrections In bear markets, sharp rallies are common but rarely signal a true bottom, as the primary downtrend tends to reassert itself afterward. Many investors believe the direction of U.S. stocks in 2025 remains uncertain. Image: Bloomberg
ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day After the S&P 500’s 2.92% rise last week, bulls are ready to party, but bears insist it’s too soon to celebrate-a bear market rally might crash the party! Have a Great Week, Everyone! 😎
ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day With the S&P 500 up 2.92% this week, bulls are confident the market’s momentum will continue, while bears argue it’s just a bear market rally! Have a Great Weekend, Everyone! 😎
ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day If the U.S. trade deficit is a national emergency, then the small-cap and Nasdaq bear markets need life support! Happy “Hump” Day, Everyone! 🐫🐪😎
ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day As bears heard Trump’s tariffs were going to cause a bear market, bulls suddenly came down with a case of stagflation! Happy Friday, Everyone! 😎
S&P 500 Index Max Pullback per Calendar Year Corrections can be unsettling for investors but don’t always signal a more severe downturn. Since 1980, the S&P 500 has had 16 corrections that didn’t lead to bear markets, resulting in an average gain of 9.5% for those years. Image: Carson Investment Research
ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Wall Street bears believe every bull market is just a bear market in disguise. When the crash comes, they can’t resist saying, “We knew it all along!” Happy “Hump” Day, Everyone! 🐫🐪😎
ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day The S&P 500’s performance since the end of the 2022 bear market has rewarded bullish investors, contradicting pessimistic forecasts. It’s already Wednesday, Happy “Hump” Day, Everyone! 🐫🐪😎
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has been in a secular bear market since February 2022, and it could potentially approach 6% in the coming years. Image: BofA Global Research
Real S&P 500 vs. Valuations (CAPE) The timing of your investment journey can significantly impact your future outcomes. Even with the Fed’s interventions, recovering from a bear market can take an extended period after speculative “booms.” Image: Real Investment Advice