The Best-Performing Stocks in 2026 (By One-Year Returns)

October 7, 2026 · 6:31 pm 2 sources

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• Stocks are increasingly their own best hedge. This chart shows why.
  MarketWatch · October 7, 2026 18:31
  For decades, investors concerned about stocks sought succor in the bond market. But these days, the best shield against an outbreak of volatility might just be owning other stocks.

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