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Jan 08 2026
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A State Of Perpetual Bliss

  • Jan 8, 2026

Sentiment, traditionally a contrary gauge of stock performance, was acutely bullish entering 2025—the 3rd most optimistic level in history, and therefore worthy of concern. Nevertheless, SPX’s 2025 return logged the 3rd best outcome for a year starting with such elevated confidence.

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Scott Opsal / Director of Research & Equities

Scott Opsal Director of Research & Equities

Scott is Director of Research & Equities for The Leuthold Group, LLC. His responsibilities include conducting in-depth research projects and exploring fundamental and quantitative studies that support the firm’s portfolio and strategy recommendations.

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