[Unsettling Signs in U.S. Stocks: Increasing Number of S&P 500 Stocks Hitting New Lows] Odaily Planet Daily reports that institutional analysts have stated that while the U.S. stock market appears unstoppable, investors should not become complacent, as multiple indicators suggest that this rally is more fragile than it seems. In the long term, the rise in U.S. stocks is becoming almost parabolic. A straight-up market trajectory shows no fear—this is often a warning signal. However, predicting the market's peak is a futile endeavor. Unlike the often dramatic V-shaped bottoms of the market, a peak can be a prolonged process lasting several months. But this does not mean there are no signs of a peak forming, and investors should start approaching this rally with greater caution, or at least skepticism, and reduce greed. First, the number of stocks in the S&P 500 index hitting new one-year lows has been steadily increasing. In fact, this divergence has reached unprecedented extreme levels. Second, there are many potential sellers ready to offload their stocks. The proportion of stocks held by U.S. households as part of their financial assets has never been higher. When households buy stocks en masse, valuations are often pushed above sustainable levels, leading to a prolonged period of poor returns. This is another reason to remain cautious in this market. (Jin10)