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The S&P 500 is masking a hidden market pullback. Why Morgan Stanley says an index retreat would signal a buying opportunity.

MarketWatch · October 19, 2026 at 6:23 AM

The S&P 500 is masking a hidden market pullback. Why Morgan Stanley says an index retreat would signal a buying opportunity.

Since mid-summer portfolio managers have been emphasizing free cash flow, profitability, high margins, strong balance sheets and stable earnings when stockpicking.

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The S&P 500 is masking a hidden market pullback. Why Morgan Stanley says an index retreat would signal a buying opportunity.

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