polled by Reuters in the past two weeks. That would represent about a 5.2% gain over 2019’s close and an 8.7% gain from Tuesday’s close of 3,128.21.
Not all poll participants see a significant market correction this year, but many of those who expect one see the coronavirus’s impact as the most likely trigger. “That earnings growth is only likely to materialize if there’s decent economic growth. And right now economic data does not point to a strengthening economy.”