"We continue to believe this bull market is alive and well," wrote Brian Belski, the chief investment strategist at BMO Capital Markets, in an October 18 note.
Just over a year ago, the S&P 500 snapped out of a 25% downturn that began in early 2022.
"While this one-year gain is certainly not impressive by bull market standards, we believe it is notable since many entered the year prognosticating doom-and-gloom for US stocks," Belski wrote.
Don't expect a second-year slump for stocksAll eyes are now on the S&P 500 as it enters the second year of a bull market.
BMO Capital Markets22 buy-rated stocks to target nowStock-picking will be increasingly important if the S&P 500 falls under pressure, in BMO's view.
Persons:
Brian Belski, Belski
Organizations:
BMO Capital Markets, BMO Capital, BMO
Locations:
Montreal