News Summary

• Citadel Securities' top stock strategist sees better things on the horizon as the fourth quarter kicks off.
• The firm's Scott Rubner predicts this month will likely set up a more hospitable investing environment.
• The combination of a strong earnings season that puts more companies back in control of their own performance and the return of several key buying groups is likely setting stocks up to surge.
• All of this should lead to a more favorable market for stock pickers, even if early October brings some trading volatility.