As a technical analyst, you are assessing technical indicators in order to predict the market$$s direction. You decide to use the S&P $500$ as a proxy for this. There are $503$ stocks in the S&P $500.$ You find that, on the day of your analysis, $252$ stocks advanced in price while $251$ declined. What are the implications for the market going forward?

a$.$

A bull market is likely ahead.

b$.$

Market implications cannot be deduced from the information given.

c$.$

A stagnant market is likely ahead.

d$.$

A bear market is likely ahead.