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Tom Lee: "The S&P 500 Could Hit 8,800 This Year" (3 Stocks To BUY and HOLD Long Term)

Tom Lee, head of research at Fundstrat, predicts the S&P 500 could reach 8,800 this year, driven by strong earnings and improving valuations. He anticipates July will be a strong month due to Q2 earnings surprises and dip buying from underperforming fund managers, though he warns of potential bear market-like conditions between August and October due to Fed policy shifts, SpaceX share unlocks, petroleum shortages, and high margin debt.

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UNHBullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

UnitedHealth Group is a strong buy due to its dominant position in healthcare management, powerful dual-engine business model (insurance and Optum), and significant revenue and earnings growth.

ABTNeutralLow ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

Abbott Laboratories is mentioned as the second stock pick, following the detailed analysis of Johnson & Johnson.

JNJBullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a long-term buy due to its focused strategy on high-margin healthcare businesses and significant R&D investment.

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Tracked calls opened from this post

UNH
buy opened Jul 6, 2026
-0.08%
JNJ
buy opened Jul 6, 2026
+2.55%