Investors Expecting the Worst?

Profit from the Pros Investors Expecting the Worst? For several years stock investors have freaked at the slightest hint of a Fed rate hike. Amazingly they actually raised rates Wednesday afternoon and it acted like a turbo boost for stocks prices. And even more shocking, bond rates went down ...say what??? The only way to explain it is that investors were expecting the worst. As in, concerns that the Fed would actually demand more than the 3 rate hikes previously discussed. So when it was clear that the committee was comfortable with just three hikes this year, then those gambling on a more hawkish Fed had to undo their bets. Now the investment world tilts back towards DC. Stocks likely will continue to consolidate in a range under 2400 until we have more specifics on their pro-growth plan. Most important of which is tax cuts followed by the final shape of increased infrastructure spending. The growthier it looks the sooner stocks breakout above 2400. These pauses in the market offer the perfect time to review your portfolio to make sure you really have stocks that will outperform in the future. If you want to increase your odds of owning those stocks, then you need to tune into our brand new special report. There you will discover a growth trend that is expected to be larger than the iPhone. 27 billion devices are expected to be sold. The good news is that there is still plenty of time for investors to enjoy the growth ahead. Learn the rest by clicking the link below. [Zacks Special Report Available Now]( Best, Steve Reitmeister Executive Vice President, Zacks Investment Research Sponsor [Today, See Zacks' Top Stocks for Free]( Starting now, you can get instant access to the latest picks from our market-beating strategies that produce average gains of +54.7%, +57.1% and +64% per year. Plus, with this program, you can create your own strategies and know how the stocks are likely to perform before you invest in them. Zacks will also give you a free Special Report, Top 10 Stock Screening Strategies that you can use to find high-potential gainers anytime you please. [Learn more now >>]( Most Popular Articles from Zacks.com [5 Top-Ranked Stocks to Tap Earnings Beat Potential]( Forget earnings growth, bet on these top-ranked stocks to cash in on earnings beat. [Read More »]( [Trump and Travel Stocks: A Winning Combination?]( When the global economy heats up, so does travel. But will Trump put a damper on the travel industry? [Read More »]( [Forget Biotechs: These Value ETFs Soared]( You might be surprised by what was the top performing ETF during the bull market. [Read More »]( [6 Solid Reasons to Buy Financial ETFs Now]( We discuss some strong reasons for investing in financial ETFs now. [Read More »]( [3 Stocks to Buy with Impressive Earnings Acceleration]( Studies have shown that a majority of successful stocks had seen acceleration in earnings before a positive stock price movement. [Read More »]( Sponsor [What's Today's Top Rated Mutual Fund?]( Use the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank, a quantitative ratings system designed to help you find the best funds to beat the market. See which ones to buy, which to sell and track your favorite mutual fund family. [Get started now>>]( [Bull of the Day: AU Optronics (AUO)]( Great recent sales numbers and a wonderful valuation push this stock to the top of my list of winners. [Read More »]( [Bear of the Day: Chicago Bridge & Iron (CBI)]( A messy earnings report has led to lower estimates, is this still a "Trump Stock?" [Read More »]( [New Zacks Strong Buys for March 16th]( Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today. [Read More »]( [Customize Your Profit from the Pros Delivery]( Connect with Us: [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [StockTwits]( Contact Info: Phone: 1.800.767.3771 ext. 9339 Email: [support@zacks.com](emailto:support@zacks.com) [Terms]( | [Privacy]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Zacks] You are registered to receive this "Profit From The Pros" e-mail newsletter at {EMAIL}