A rare market signal, currently flashing, indicates a 67% probability of a bear market, particularly as the Dow Industrials outperform the Nasdaq composite, raising concerns for investors.

The S&P 500 closed above 7,500 for the first time, and the Dow Industrials recaptured the 50,000 level, with Cisco shares contributing to the market's gains.

Charts indicate that the Dow Industrials could experience a bounce as early as this week, though it is likely to be brief.

Stocks rose on Wednesday as traders looked past the U.S.-Iran conflict. The Dow Industrials advanced more than 200 points to end a three-day losing streak.

Oil prices experienced a decline on Tuesday, providing a boost to the Dow Industrials, while a sell-off in the technology sector weighed down the S&P 500.

The major averages sold off on Monday, with the Dow Industrials losing more than 550 points as oil prices rose and investors grew worried about the Middle East.

Stocks fell on Thursday, with the Dow Industrials closing below 47,000 for the first time in 2026, as oil prices continued their surge amid the ongoing Iran war. Jim Cramer advises investors not to let the war-induced market volatility scare them out of stocks.

The Dow Industrials ended Tuesday's session down just over 400 points. The 30-stock index curtailed its losses after falling more than 1,200 points at the low.

The Dow Industrials surged nearly 900 points on Thursday, closing at an all-time high as investors shifted away from technology stocks. This movement is expected to influence market trends in the upcoming trading session.

Inflation worries significantly impacted the market, causing major averages to decline, with the Dow Industrials falling approximately 768 points to reach its lowest closing point for 2026.