Marketwatch iconMarketwatchSep 29, 2026

The stock market usually booms in the November-to-April stretch. This indicator suggests otherwise.

Jim Paulsen thinks lagged indicators suggest the usual 'best buying season' for stocks may not be applicable this time and backtesting his model to 1970 shows meagre returns.

The stock market usually booms in the November-to-April stretch. This indicator suggests otherwise.

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Jim Paulsen thinks lagged indicators suggest the usual 'best buying season' for stocks may not be applicable this time and backtesting his model to 1970 shows meagre returns.

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Jim Paulsen thinks lagged indicators suggest the usual 'best buying season' for stocks may not be applicable this time and backtesting his model to 1970 shows meagre returns.

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