lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Billionaire investor and former Pimco co-founder Bill Gross has a cautious outlook on the bond market, but see continued strength ahead for stocks. Gross sees more strength in the equity markets and maintains that stocks are likely to continue rising. Despite the unpredictable nature of the current economy, Gross adds that for now, he doesn't see anything "too dramatic" happening in either the stock or bond market.