Raymond James Analyst Predicts 16% S&P 500 Return in 2026, Lists Top Stock Ideas
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Monday, Jan 12, 2026 3:52 pm ET1min read
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Raymond James' Javed Mirza expects a 16% return for the S&P 500 in 2026, with gains possibly delayed until Q4. He predicts a sustainable rally in 2027-2028, but notes that rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve may end the secular bull market for stocks. His top 16 stock ideas for 2026 include Aflac, Avery Dennison, Canadian National Railway, and FedEx, among others.
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