The Year so Far and What’s Going to Happen this Fall

Now that we are entering the last two quarters of 2024, it is time to look back at what happened and what’s ahead. Despite all the uncertainties of 2024, we have seen many companies at their all-time highs. Should we expect more resilience from the markets or a correction? Get prepared for every situation!

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2024 started with uncertainties, including inflation, higher interest rates, and a hard context with ongoing wars. Despite all that, we have seen many companies at their all-time highs.
It is important to remember that most of the growth in the US came from the magnificent seven. Nvidia remains the best example.
Since the Magnificent Seven are all in the US, is the market up on the Canadian side?
Starting in late July, we saw a very different trend: down markets. What happened?
Are interest rates the underlying theme? Is that part of the explanation?
Are these signs of a market crash for Q3 and Q4?
So far, how does Q3 look? Is it more positive or negative?
In short, what will happen this fall? What does Mike see in his crystal ball?
With that in mind, how can investors prepare? Should they simply wait or take action?
It may seem easy to review companies that fit in the extreme, meaning that they are either thriving or screaming it is time to sell. However, it becomes more challenging to decide on stocks in the middle. A DSR member raised this question not too long ago, which applies to our current situation. What is the best way to deal with those situations?
Why is the Rock Star List a good starting point for investors with money to reallocate?