The dog days of summer have lived up to expectations this year as the S&P 500 Index (INDEXSP:.INX) has moved sideways in the tightest range in decades. But at the same time, the Nasdaq has been surging. And all of this follows the big post-Brexit move higher for the stock market indices.
For much of the past few months, the bears have been speculating on when the market will pull back.  We can classify this rally as climbing the “Wall of Worry”.
That said, the recent tight range will likely give way to a quick burst higher or lower. So active investors with shorter time frames should be ready for that.
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There’s some great research for you this week – Enjoy!
MARKET INSIGHTS
This recent range in the S&P 500 is historic – Dana Lyons
Positive economic news may push bond yields higher – Willie Delwiche
Junk bonds are at a key inflection point – Chris Kimble
Japan doesn’t need helicopter money, it needs less debt – Michael Lebowitz
Is the financial sector ready to break out? – James Bartelloni
5 unique charts from the Q2 GDP report – Gavekal Capital
Don’t buy what you don’t understand – David Fabian
Misconceptions about diversification – Ben Carlson
The only thing that matters – Adam Grimes
NEWS & RESEARCH
Think different is bad advice – Nir and Far
Knowledge and ability are only parts of the success equation. Here are two great quotes via Callum Thomas
A president’s economic decisions matter…eventually – Ben Casselman
If you’re not outside your comfort zone, you won’t learn anything – HBR
There has never been a better time to be an active investor – Jesse Felder
Video: Digital is just getting started – The Long Now Foundation
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