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S&P 500 record profits are a double-edged sword — and it could slash your returns

Market Watch May 6, 2026 · 4:49 pm Read Original
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S&P 500 record profits are a double-edged sword — and it could slash your returns

With profit margins now twice their historical average, big U.S. stocks are priced for perfection.

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Source Market Watch
Published May 6, 2026 · 4:49 pm
Article ID 5tyr5pt
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