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Market valuations look stretched and could be vulnerable to shocks

MarketWatch argues current valuations are highly stretched, leaving markets with little room for additional negative catalysts.

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Valuation levels in the stock market appear unusually stretched, according to MarketWatch, raising concerns that further pressure could quickly tip sentiment.

The outlet says the imbalance in current valuations may mean it would not take much additional bad news to destabilize the broader market outlook.

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MarketWatchHere’s how overvalued the stock market really is
MarketWatchHere’s how overvalued the stock market really is

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