Here's the Average Stock Market Return in the Last Decade and What Wall Street Expects in 2026

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The S&P 500 has seen a 13.5% annual return over the last decade, but Wall Street forecasts lower returns in 2026.

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Claim Here's the Average Stock Market Return in the Last Decade and What Wall Street Expects in 2026

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Generated 2026-01-10 08:25

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The S&P 500 increased at 13.5% annually over the last decade, but Wall Street expects slightly lower returns in 2026.

Original article published by Yahoo Finance on January 10, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.