{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"8-12-26 Why Bearish Headlines Keep Losing  | Before the Bell","description":"Markets are consolidating after their recent surge, but the underlying trend remains bullish. Momentum is on a buy signal, moving averages are rising, earnings remain strong, credit spreads are tight, and liquidity continues to support stocks. From tariffs and geopolitical conflicts to recession fears, bearish narratives have repeatedly challenged investors over the past five years. Yet staying out of the market because of scary headlines has been costly. Lance Roberts explains why earnings, liquidity, credit conditions, and market trends matter more than predictions, and why investors should focus on the data rather than the narrative.&amp;nbsp; Hosted by RIA Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ---&amp;nbsp; Watch the Video version of this report on our YouTube channel: https:\/\/youtu.be\/ygeDd0d0XF8 &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; --- Get more info &amp;amp; commentary: https:\/\/realinvestmentadvice.com\/insights\/real-investment-daily\/  --- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https:\/\/bit.ly\/4b9JtEo --- * REGISTER for our next Dynamic Learning Series, &quot;Savvy Social Security Planning: More Income, Less Worry,&quot; Thursday, August 6, 2026: https:\/\/streamyard.com\/watch\/tQ3PS8hd64mt --- Visit our Site: https:\/\/www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https:\/\/www.simplevisor.com\/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https:\/\/twitter.com\/RealInvAdvice https:\/\/twitter.com\/LanceRoberts https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RealInvestmentAdvice\/ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/realinvestmentadvice\/ #StockMarket #Investing #MarketOutlook #Earnings #PortfolioManagement ","author_name":"The Real Investment Show Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/soundcloud.com\/the-lance-roberts-show","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42401675\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/87A93A\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42401675"}