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Fastest Four: Stock Market Over-Valued?

Fastest Four: Stock Market Over-Valued?

The Get Ready For The Future Show
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<p>Is today’s stock market priced too high? Economist Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors, has been warning that the market is overvalued by roughly 40% based on his fair value model of the S&amp;P 500.</p> <p>In this week’s Fastest 4 Minutes in Finance, Scott Inman breaks down Wesbury’s analysis:</p> <ul> <li>Why rising Treasury yields could drag stock values lower</li> <li>Why First Trust has set a year-end S&amp;P 500 target of 5,200 (a potential 19% drop)</li> <li>What AI, big tech, and other sectors may mean for long-term growth opportunities</li> </ul> <p>Bottom line: Expect volatility in the coming months, but remember—the key is to stay invested for long-term growth while working with a financial advisor to make smart adjustments along the way.</p>