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Did the market's pullback set the stage for a sustained rebound?

Fidelity's Denise Chisholm explores whether the market's pullback set the stage for a sustained rebound, as after a reset in valuations, stocks may be poised for further gains.

By: Denise Chisholm

Updated: 5/26/2026

Denise Chisholm approaches her research by looking at market data through a historian’s lens. She believes historical patterns, when considered in the appropriate context, can help investors build conviction about future trends. This month, Denise Chisholm explores how equities repriced unusually fast, how big pullbacks in valuations have often signaled future gains, and how strong earnings help, but may not be essential for gains.

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