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  Factoid - Monday, May 18, 2026
Posted Under: Factoid • Stock Market
A Bloomberg survey of 21 equity strategists found that the average 2026 year-end price target for the S&P 500 Index was 7,612 on 5/15/26, according to its own release. The highest and lowest estimates were 8,250 and 7,000, respectively. For comparison, the S&P 500 Index closed at 7,408.50 on 5/15/26, down from a record 7,501.24 on 5/14/26.
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