Stocks

I believe the long-awaited bear market started in October. That’s consistent with my forecast for a recession in early 2019.

Last week I told you about cash. I believe it is the single most important concept in investing. Without cash, you’re just talking.

October’s wild ride may be just what the stock market needed. That’s because extremes are short-lived, and ultimately make way for new rallies.

Many investors saw the November bounce and thought the worst was behind us. But history shows strong up moves are most common in bear markets.

According to market researchers, consumer staples was one of the only sectors to survive October’s vicious sell-off with a net positive gain.