Closing Bell Overtime: Markets Test Their Momentum as Earnings Strength Meets New Risks 8/12/26

Eric Johnston, Chief Equity and Macro Strategist at Cantor Fitzgerald, explains why rising forward earnings estimates should continue to support stocks and why he expects tech to lead despite potential headwinds over the next two months. Earnings from Cisco and Cerebras, including reaction from Wedbush’s Matt Bryson. David Snyder, Managing Principal and Chief Investment Officer at Journey 1 Advisors, explains why he remains heavily invested but has added hedges as he prepares for the possibility of a correction or bear market. He identifies a potential oil price spike as a key risk that could tighten financial conditions.