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Rob Isbitts

The S&P 500 Sector Derby of 2026: Betting on Winners in the Year of the Fire Horse

It’s the official beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse. And if you think it's been a while since we had a market correction that really stuck around for more than a few months, consider this: The last Year of the Fire Horse was back in 1966. And prior to that, 1906. 

This event is more like an asteroid than a regular thing. It happens exactly every 60 years. So I’ll write about it now, since I don’t expect to have another opportunity. 

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