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Stocks face their weakest seasonal stretch. Why extreme investor pessimism could limit any selling.

Stocks face their weakest seasonal stretch. Why extreme investor pessimism could limit any selling.
MarketWatch Tuesday 04 August 2026, 21:25 UTC By Frances Yue 1 min read
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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.

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. [Image text:] BUY BUY SELL SE SELI BUN 5 3 8 5 C
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