Jim Cramer on how to navigate the August pullback in equities markets
Investors quickly lost their optimism in August due to disappointing earnings reports, particularly from Apple, resulting in a downhill trend for the market.
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Posted 8/20/2023, 10:33:42 PM
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Investors were disappointed as early gains in stock markets reversed, with the Nasdaq Composite leading the downward trend, and stocks like Marvell Technology and Nordstrom losing ground due to their respective quarterly financial reports.
This article mentions the stock of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). The author's suggestion is not explicitly stated, but they express concerns about the low dividend yield, modest dividend growth, and potential overvaluation of Apple's stock. The author also discusses Apple's strong brand, the possibility of an acquisition of Disney's assets, and the headwinds and risks facing the company. The author suggests that a recession or market correction could lead to a potential price drop and provide a good entry point for investors. However, they also acknowledge the potential for the stock to continue trending upwards, especially during the holiday season.
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Investors hoping for a surge in Apple's stock on iPhone launch days may be disappointed, as historical data shows that the stock usually falls on the day of the announcement and the release, but gains in the months following the release.
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Adobe reported better-than-expected earnings and guidance, fueled by the success of its artificial intelligence technology, but the stock is still falling.
Despite Disney's struggling stock price and various concerns, analysts remain optimistic about the company's future and believe that the current low price presents a valuable opportunity for investors.