8-3-26 Market Bounce or More Chop? | Before the Bell

The market has reclaimed the 50- and 100-day moving averages after last week's selloff, avoiding the knee-jerk breakdown many feared. But does that mean the next leg higher has begun? In today's Before the Bell, we explain why the S&P 500 remains trapped in a two-month consolidation, why diversified portfolios have held up better than momentum trades, and why this still may not be the "buy the dip" opportunity many investors are waiting for. We'll also discuss why momentum stocks remain under pressure despite a deep correction, what technical signals traders should watch before re-entering that space, and why August and September's seasonal weakness argues for disciplined risk management rather than chasing rallies. Hosted by RIA Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer --- Watch the Video version of this report on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/gGQUeec8J9w --- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ --- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo --- * REGISTER for our next Dynamic Learning Series, "Savvy Social Security Planning: More Income, Less Worry," Thursday, August 6, 2026: https://streamyard.com/watch/tQ3PS8hd64mt --- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #StockMarket #SP500 #Investing #TechnicalAnalysis #RiskManagement