A bull market plods into record-length territory. And now?
It’s been called the most hated bull market in history. Naysayers have criticized it for being too plodding, too weak.
But on Wednesday, Aug. 22, the run-up earned some newfound respect.
It is now the longest bull market in US stocks since modern recordkeeping began. And it is the second-biggest winning streak as well. (See chart.)
As a result, investor expectations – the majority thought patterns that underlie all markets – once again are turning positive. And a bull market that once looked fragile has gathered a new head of steam,
