The S 500 fell into a bear market early last year as economic uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment. The situation has improved very little since then. High inflation and rising interest rates contributed to a sharp slowdown in economic growth in the first quarter this year, and many experts believe the situation will culminate in a recession. But there is a silver lining for patient investors.

Bad news tends to create buying opportunities. The S 500 is still down 13%, but history says the next bull market is coming. The benchmark index has recovered from every past bear market and recession, and investors have no reason to expect a different outcome this time. But right now, (NYSE: SHOP) stock is down 64%, and trading at a discount to its historical valuation. That is a buying opportunity.

Here's what investors should know.

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