The stock market (^DJI, ^IXIC,^GSPC) has recovered from the growth concerns that emerged earlier in August. While many Wall Street analysts believe the sell-off was excessive, opportunities remain as markets enter the fall season. Several factors support this optimistic view— including that the Federal Reserve may cut rates in September and corporate America continues to generate robust profits.

On today's Opening Bid, Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi discusses market dynamics with Raymond James CIO Larry Adam. Together they dive into bullish outlooks on technology stocks (XLK), cautionary views on consumer discretionary names such as Disney (DIS) and Airbnb (ABNB), and the potential withing small-cap stocks ahead of anticipated Fed rate cuts this fall.