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State Street Strategist Arone Says Bullish Surge Will Propel S&P 500 To 8,000 In 2026
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Speaking at the Top Teams Summit in Miami, the chief investment strategist of the $5.5 trillion bank says surging productivity, $150 billion in looming tax refunds and a “mid-90s” tech cycle could push the S&P 500 to 8,000—even as the AI rally shifts from a "rising tide" to a battle for survival.
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