Doll’s Deliberations

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An Inflation Respite, But Problem Unlikely Solved

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An Inflation Respite, But Problem Unlikely Solved

Inflation's cooling but the Fed's not off the hook yet, Bob Doll looks at what sticky inflation, surging yields, and a resilient stock market mean for portfolios.

08/17/2026

Becoming Increasingly Concerned About the “High Risk” in “High Risk Bull Market”

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Becoming Increasingly Concerned About the “High Risk” in “High Risk Bull Market”

The global economic expansion should continue to roll on, but the threats to the bull run in risk assets are growing.

08/10/2026

More Flies in the Ointment, but Earnings Remain Strong

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More Flies in the Ointment, but Earnings Remain Strong

As geopolitical tensions intensified and stocks pulled back, investors were left wondering whether strong earnings can continue to support markets. Read Bob's assessment.

08/03/2026

Risks Increase, But No Fatal Blow

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Risks Increase, But No Fatal Blow

Last week featured a tug of war between earnings enthusiasm and rising geopolitical tensions, begging the question: How much better can earnings get? Read Bob’s assessment.

07/27/2026

Vicious Rotation Within the Stock Market Accelerates

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Vicious Rotation Within the Stock Market Accelerates

Momentum took a hit this week, with semiconductors, memory, and AI infrastructure names leading the pullback. Yet beneath the volatility, the broader picture looks intact. Bob covers what’s driving markets and what to watch next.

07/20/2026

Degrees of Freedom Continue to Be Reduced

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Degrees of Freedom Continue to Be Reduced

Cracks in the global tech stock boom have widened slightly of late. Will it dent investors’ overall enthusiasm to own equities? Or will higher bond yields materialize and put assets with stretched valuations at risk? Bob Doll puts it all together.

07/13/2026

Bob Doll’s Quarterly Investment Commentary 3Q26

Market Insights, Thought Leadership, Doll’s Deliberations

Bob Doll’s Quarterly Investment Commentary 3Q26

In this quarterly investment commentary, Bob Doll takes a look at headline risks and what’s behind them, including inflation, Fed policy, corporate earnings, and the continuing impact of the Middle East war. He also updates his 10 Predictions for 2026. Read the full story.

07/06/2026

War MOU Needs Work; Fed Sends Yellow Light

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War MOU Needs Work; Fed Sends Yellow Light

A deal to extend the ceasefire in the Middle East has finally been agreed, allowing energy prices to decline further and risk-asset markets to resume their pre-war bull run. But should investors expect setbacks ahead? Get Bob’s analysis.

06/22/2026

Tech Stock Oversupply? Strait to Reopen? Profit Growth to Stay Strong?

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Tech Stock Oversupply? Strait to Reopen? Profit Growth to Stay Strong?

A huge increase of new U.S. equity supply, via massive new U.S. tech stock IPOs, is primed to hit the stock market, raising the issue of whether this could trigger a bout of indigestion. The timing is critical. Get Bob’s view.

06/15/2026

Expectations Remain High

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Expectations Remain High

Investors remain upbeat about the capital market outlook, assuming that the Strait of Hormuz will soon reopen and the global economic expansion will continue. Is current investor exuberance overdone?

06/08/2026