Three on Thursday - S&P 500 Index Through Q3 2026

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This week’s edition of “Three on Thursday” focuses on the S&P 500 Index’s (the “Index”) performance over the first three quarters of 2026. So far this year through Q3, the Index has hit all-time highs 27 times, with a maximum drawdown (peak to trough) of 9.1%. For a deeper insight into what has shaped the market over the first three quarters, click the link below.

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Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2026 @ 2:39 PM

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