Another workweek is almost in the books. The holidays are near. On Sunday evening, Hanukkah begins and runs until Dec. 22. Shortly after, Christmas is on tap; New Year’s is a week later, and 2026 is upon us. What the year ahead brings is anyone’s guess.
According to Binance, the average analyst estimate for the S&P 500's 2026 year-end closing value is 7,315, 6% higher than yesterday’s close. While that’s not double digits, it would be the fourth consecutive year of gains for the index. Let’s not get greedy.
