{
  "id": 14057668,
  "title": "We Are Witnessing the Stock Market Do Something for Only the 3rd Time in 156 Years, and History Suggests This Will Come Next",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/we-are-witnessing-the-stock-market-do-something-for-only-the-3rd-time-14057668",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-12T21:03:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/12/we-are-witnessing-the-stock-market-do-something-fo/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Investors are currently experiencing something that has only occurred three times in the past 156 years of the stock market, according to historical data. This remarkable pattern suggests that the market may soon undergo a significant shift, as history has shown that periods of exceptionally high returns are typically followed by sharp declines. The benchmark S&P 500 index has shown an astonishing annual growth rate of 21% over the past four years, more than double its 100-year average return of approximately 10%. To prepare for what might lie ahead, it is crucial for investors to understand the historical context and implement strategies that can help them navigate this potential market upheaval.",
  "summary": "The bull market may be running out of steam.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "We Are Witnessing the Stock Market Do Something for Only the 3rd Time in 156 Years, and History Suggests This Will Come Next",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/we-are-witnessing-the-stock-market-do-something-for-only-the-3rd-time",
        "published": "2026-10-12T21:23:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}