The Market Is Breaking Out. What Could Go Wrong?

Tom Bowley
by Tom Bowley,
Chief Market Strategist, EarningsBeats.com

The stock market is breaking out, with technology and semiconductor stocks gaining momentum. What has Tom concerned despite the bullish price action? He examines market sentiment, interest rates, and seasonal risk before turning to raised-guidance stocks and showing why waiting for better entries can make a significant difference when managing risk.

This video originally premiered on August 13, 2026. Watch it on Tom's StockCharts TV page here.

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Tom is the Chief Market Strategist at EarningsBeats.com, a research and education platform for both financial professionals and individual investors. His comprehensive Daily Market Report provides insightful guidance to EB members every trading day. Learn More 

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