Few saw this year's market mayhem coming after an unusually sanguine and calm 2017Investors have some reasons for optimism in 2019: The economy remains relatively strong. So what are the risks for investors in 2019? Wall Street analysts expect earnings in 2019 will grow far less than than they did in 2018. Lindsey Bell, CFRA Research Investment Strategist, told CNN Business she expects earnings to grow 7% in 2019 . By contrast, if the Fed signals it will stop hiking rates, Dwyer believes stocks could reach new highs in 2019.

Source: CNN January 01, 2019 12:28 UTC