Stocks are on track for a third straight year of stellar returns. Why a fourth isn’t out of the question.
Why it matters
The S&P 500 is on track for its third consecutive year of 10% or greater returns, but a fourth year of similar gains is not guaranteed, despite potential for another great year in 2026.
Expected market reaction
Market impact analysis based on neutral sentiment with 62% confidence.
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Yahoo Finance
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Stocks are on track for a third straight year of stellar returns. Why a fourth isn’t out of the question.
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Neutral · 62%
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2025-12-29 13:51
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- groq-llama-3.1-8b-instant
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- groq-llama-3.1-8b-instant
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- 26962
Original source
After three straight years of 10% or greater returns for the S 500, gains in year four are typically more subdued. But that doesn’t mean 2026 won’t be another great year for stocks.
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on December 29, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.