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.

Sam's Articles

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Markets are on a Roll, But Higher Volatility is Likely on the Way

Year-to-date through June 20, the S&P 500 gained nearly 15%. Along the way, the market recorded the 11th greatest first quarter (Q1) return since 1945 and posted 22 new all-time highs. During the second quarter (Q2) to date, the market recorded an above-average Q2 return of 4.2% and added nine more new highs. There is both good and bad news about the outlook for the rest of the year, notes Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA Research.

Sam Stovall

PRECIOUS METALS

Tickers: AEM

H2 2024 Outlook: What Our Data and Market Action Say About the Rest of the Year

At the start of the year, history reminded investors that good years tend to follow great years. In addition, every election year since WWII that started with a January gain posted a positive full-year return averaging 15.6%. These axioms have held true so far and imply a positive second half, advises Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA Research.

Sam Stovall

STOCKS

Sell in May? No Way!

Many investors and members of the financial media have been asking if it will be prudent to heed the old Wall Street adage to “sell in May and go away,” reports chief investment strategist Sam Stovall in CFRA Research's flagship newsletter, The Outlook.

Sam Stovall

STOCKS

Tickers: ADM, AVGO, CL, MOH, NKE, PM, REGN, NOW

Q1 2024 Earnings Primer: What to Expect and Where to Find the Greatest Profit Growth

The first quarter 2024 earnings reporting period is about to get underway. The S&P 500’s Q1 2024 operating earnings per share (EPS) are expected to have risen 3% on a year-over-year (Y/Y) basis, according to S&P Capital IQ consensus estimates, notes Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA Research.

Sam Stovall

STOCKS

Tickers: ABNB, ACGL, AMT, AMZN, ARE, LYV, NVDA, SPY, LPX

Sam's Videos

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Is It Time to Buy or Bail?

During the first quarter of 2024, the S&P 500 (1) recovered all that it lost in the 2022 bear market on January 19, (2) recorded 22 new all-time highs through March 28, and (3) posted the 11th strongest Q1 return since 1945. Since then, equities have digested some of these gains and experienced sector rotation away from the 2023 high flyers and into the more defensive areas of the market on concerns the Fed will be slower to lower interest rates while inflation remains sticky and GDP growth begins to cool. Investors now want to know if they should buy or bail. Sam Stovall, the chief investment strategist at CFRA Research, will discuss how current conditions may confirm or alter the traditional election-year enthusiasm, as well as share CFRA’s sector, sub-industry, and stock selections in what historically has been a surprisingly profitable year.

Sam Stovall

GROWTH

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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

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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, 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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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

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