Everything that goes up must come down. News of slowing U.S. economic growth and an overextended bull market has led to indices plunging in August. As usual, investors are racing for the exits, triggering massive sell-offs and dropping share prices worldwide, starting with the Nikkei on Aug 5, 2024.
While we may have increased volatility, some investors might be inclined to look for good companies to buy instead. Bargain stocks are unusually easy to find now, even better if they pay dividends.
