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The S&P 500 has three hurdles to clear before a move to 8,000, says this strategist

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.

The S&P 500 has three hurdles to clear before a move to 8,000, says this strategist

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