Why the S&P 500 Could Hit 7700 in 2026
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The S&P 500 has had a third consecutive year of double-digit gains, and historical data suggests that the bull market may not be over yet, with a potential target of 7700 in 2026.
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The just scored its third-straight year of double-digit gains, and while that makes the setup for 2026 all the trickier, history shows this bull market might not be at its end. Since 1932, eight bull cycles also reached their third anniversary, notes Oppenheimer’s Ari Wald. “Following three consecutive double-digit gains, the S&P has been positive—and strong—three out of five times (1945, 1952, 1998) since 1942,” he writes.
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on January 6, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.