Stock market turnaround? Why October is known as a ‘bear killer’.

While September has lived up to its reputation as a brutal month for stocks, October tends to be a “bear-market killer”, known for its historically strong returns, especially during midterm election years. Skeptics, however, are warning investors that negative economic fundamentals could overwhelm seasonal trends as what’s traditionally the roughest period for equities comes to … Read more

Here’s why investors should start betting on Apple and the stock market now

Sometimes it pays not to dismiss market lore. They said September was usually bad. They were right. The S&P 500 SPX will enter the last trading day of the month having shed 7.95%. Worries over inflation and higher borrowing costs – not to mention a bond crisis in the UK – took their toll. But … Read more