The market's current bearishness makes it difficult to think about the next bull market. It also makes it a fool's errand to even try to predict. As the old adage goes, expect it when you least expect it. Most bull markets start without any warning; they often do so with a decisive pivot.

We're now fourteen months removed from the beginning of the bear market, which is roughly their average length. Translation: It's not too soon to start positioning for new long-term bullishness, even as unlikely as that seems right now.

The rising tide of a bull market will, of course, lift most stocks. A couple of names, however, are apt to lead the way, setting the bullish pace for the next bull market's move to new record highs.

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