The S&P 500 has three hurdles to clear before a move to 8,000, says this strategist
MarketWatch· Jules Rimmer· Aug 26, 2026 · 8:36 AM
If the market can safely negotiate this week’s three major clearing events, the S&P 500 benchmark should rally toward the 7,900 to 8,000 level, one closely followed strategist says.
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