Wall Street Bulls Eye Milder Gains in 2026 After 3-Year Surge
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Wall Street analysts are predicting a more moderate gain for the S&P 500 in 2026, with a 9.2% increase expected, as they adjust their expectations for a potentially challenging mid-term election year.
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“Adjust your sights slightly lower,” Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA, said by phone Friday. “It’s OK to remain a bull but spell it with a lower-case B because we’re also bumping up against a historically challenging mid-term election year.” Strategists surveyed by Bloomberg expect the S&P 500 to advance 9.2% this year, roughly in line with the average total return this century.
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on January 5, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.
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