
S&P 500 Strengthens: 80% in New High Cycles, 97-Day Positive Streak, 27.6% Gain in 5 Months, Bullish Investor Sentiment
The S&P 500 index has shown significant strength with about 80% of its constituents in new 3 and 6-month high cycles, and two-thirds in new 52-week high cycles. The index has been positive for 97 consecutive trading days, marking the 9th longest streak on record. Over the past five months, the S&P 500 gained 27.6% without experiencing a drawdown of more than 2% based on daily closes. Additionally, 85% of S&P 500 stocks are currently above their 200-day moving average. Investor sentiment has turned bullish, with the percentage of Bulls reaching a new 3-year high and the Bull-bear spread at a 6-year high, reminiscent of levels seen in early 2018 when prices peaked.
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SentimenTraderDuring the summer of 2022, the average U.S. consumer became extremely pessimistic about the prospects for stocks. Now, those consumers' expectations have rebounded in a huge way. The percentage of consumers expecting stocks to rise has jumped to the 2nd-highest in history. The…
MarketWatchStock-market investors haven't been this bullish since 2018 https://t.co/ncKmeQfo5B
Daily Chartbook"Bulls still want to party: II Bulls at a new 3-year high. Bull-bear spread at a 6-year high. For context, sentiment peaked in early 2018 and prices peaked in late 2018." @WillieDelwiche @HiMountResearch https://t.co/v0kOBNJEOI
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