Market Trends & Investor Behavior - The market is experiencing a battle between individual and institutional investors, which may hold the key to future market direction [1] - Despite negative news regarding tariffs, trade, and slowing demand, the market has continued to rise, leading some to believe it is irrational [2] - The market swiftly recovered after a significant sell-off, defying expectations of a bear market [3] - Bank of America's research indicates significant equity outflows led by institutions and hedge funds [4] Institutional vs Individual Investor Activity - The report highlights the largest week of selling in almost a year, yet the S&P 500 is up 17% hitting new all-time highs [5] - Institutional clients have been net sellers in eight of the last nine weeks [6] - Corporate client buybacks have slowed to the lowest weekly level since October 2023 [6] Key Data Points - Dow declined 166 points [1] - S&P dipped 007% [1] - NASDAQ inched up 003% [2]