Stocks face their weakest seasonal stretch. Why extreme investor pessimism could limit any selling.
MarketWatch· Frances Yue· Aug 4, 2026 · 9:25 PM
U.S. stocks are entering what has historically been the weakest stretch of the year, but unusually bearish investor sentiment could help limit any pullback, according to Ned Davis Research.
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