What will S&P 500 (SPX) hit by end of December?

S&P 500 ON TRACK FOR 28TH RECORD CLOSE OF 2026 • • The S&P 500 rose nearly 0.5% to around 7,810, putting it on course to surpass its Aug. 13 record closing high. • • The index is also approaching its 7,816.70 intraday record. • • A new high would mark the S&P 500’s 28th record close this year, while the Nasdaq is on track for a second consecutive record close.

For those people who are curious and are looking to celebrate today’s National holiday (ALL TIME HIGH DAY) • • The S&P 500’s $SPY all time high closing price is $775.95 • • The S&P 500’s $SPY intra day all time high is $779.37

Stifel lifts year-end target for S&P 500 to 7,900

YARDENI SLASHES S&P 500 TARGET • • Wall Street bull Ed Yardeni cut his year-end S&P 500 target to 7,900 from 8,400, citing rising bond yields and increased downturn risks over the next 3–6 months. • • He lowered his expected forward P/E multiple to 18.6 from 19.8.<br... YARDENI SLASHES S&P 500 TARGET • • Wall Street bull Ed Yardeni cut his year-end S&P 500 target to 7,900 from 8,400, citing rising bond yields and increased downturn risks over the next 3–6 months. • • He lowered his expected forward P/E multiple to 18.6 from 19.8. • • Yardeni still sees 10,000 by 2030, but warns higher inflation and slower growth could pressure stocks near term.

YARDENI SLASHES S&P 500 TARGET • • Wall Street bull Ed Yardeni cut his year-end S&P 500 target to 7,900 from 8,400, citing rising bond yields and increased downturn risks over the next 3–6 months. • • He lowered his expected forward P/E multiple to 18.6 from 19.8.<br... YARDENI SLASHES S&P 500 TARGET • • Wall Street bull Ed Yardeni cut his year-end S&P 500 target to 7,900 from 8,400, citing rising bond yields and increased downturn risks over the next 3–6 months. • • He lowered his expected forward P/E multiple to 18.6 from 19.8. • • Yardeni still sees 10,000 by 2030, but warns higher inflation and slower growth could pressure stocks near term.

BOFA TURNS MORE BULLISH ON S&P 500 • • Bank of America raised its S&P 500 year-end target to 7,400 from 7,100, signaling increased confidence in the equity rally. • • BofA also introduced a 12-month target of 7,800, pointing to further upside for U.S. stocks beyond year-end.

BOFA TURNS MORE BULLISH ON S&P 500 • • Bank of America raised its S&P 500 year-end target to 7,400 from 7,100, signaling increased confidence in the equity rally. • • BofA also introduced a 12-month target of 7,800, pointing to further upside for U.S. stocks beyond year-end.

BofA Global Research Raises 2026 Year-End Target for S&P 500 Index to 7400 From 7100

S&P 500’S 8,000 MILESTONE REMAINS ELUSIVE • • The S&P 500 is still 5.4% away from 8,000, as rising bond yields, sticky inflation and a hawkish Fed outlook stall the rally. • • CFRA still targets 8,050 by year-end, but warns a 5%-10% correction would not be unusual. Despite the macro risks, Wall Street remains relatively calm, with the VIX below 20 and corporate earnings providing support.

HSBC now thinks the S&P 500 will close the year at 8,100, up from its previous target of 7,650

S&P 500 Up 34.25 Points, or 0.45 Percent, at 7,700.85 After Market Open

A Reuters survey predicts the S&P 500 will end 2026 at 7,900 points, up from a previous forecast of 7,620. #ArabicBusiness

S&P 500 SEEN HITTING 7,900 • • Wall Street expects the S&P 500 to end 2026 at 7,900, about 3% above current levels, according to a Reuters poll. • • Strong corporate earnings, booming AI investment and hopes for easing US-Iran tensions are supporting optimism. • <b... S&P 500 SEEN HITTING 7,900 • • Wall Street expects the S&P 500 to end 2026 at 7,900, about 3% above current levels, according to a Reuters poll. • • Strong corporate earnings, booming AI investment and hopes for easing US-Iran tensions are supporting optimism. • • However, strategists warn that high valuations, rising tech-sector leverage, Fed policy and US midterm elections could create volatility.

REUTERS POLL-S&P 500 TO END 2026 AT 7,900 (7,620 IN MAY POLL) • • REUTERS POLL-DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE TO END 2026 AT 54,500 (52,500 IN MAY POLL)

POLL-S&P 500 to end 2026 slightly above current levels on profit optimism

Reuters Poll-S&P 500 to End 2026 at 7,900 (7,620 in May Poll)

UBS SEES S&P 500 BULL RUN EXTENDING • • UBS raised its S&P 500 targets to 8,100 for December 2026 and 8,400 for June 2027, citing stronger earnings and resilient growth. • • The bank now expects EPS of $350 in 2026 and $400 in 2027, driven by strength in technology, semiconductors and energy. • • UBS remains bullish on resilient economic growth, a patient Fed and accelerating AI adoption. • • Key risks include higher oil prices, renewed inflation and disappointing AI returns.

S&P 500 Earnings Surge 31% as Wall Street Raises 2026 Year-End Target to 7,894. • The S&P 500 earnings season has emerged as one of the strongest corporate profit periods in years, giving Wall Street another re

S&P 500 to 9,000? Why Evercore ISI thinks it’s possible

EVERCORE: S&P 500 COULD HIT 9,000 • • Evercore ISI strategist Julian Emanuel says the S&P 500 could reach 9,000 within 12 months, implying roughly 16% upside from current levels. • • He argues traditional bull-market killers — recession, surging long-term yields and extreme investor FOMO — are not yet evident. • • Emanuel also sees further upside from the AI boom, low corporate leverage and diversified investor positioning. • • His base-case S&P 500 target remains 7,750.

S&P 500 to 9,000? Why Evercore ISI thinks it’s possible

JPMorgan raises its S&P 500 target to 8,000 points The reason: Billions of dollars spent on artificial intelligence are starting to translate into real revenue The most dangerous shift on Wall Street in 2026: The market has moved from pricing promises to pricing earnings #Arabic_Business

There's now a 77% chance the S&P 500 trades above 8,000 this year.

MARKET UPDATE: The S&P 500 closed at a new all-time high of 7,798.99.

US stocks ended Thursday's trading session higher, with the S&P 500 hitting a new record high, surpassing the 7,800-point mark for the first time in its history before closing below that level. This was driven by falling oil prices and weaker-than-expected July producer price index data. The S&P 500 rose 0.65%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite jumped 0.81%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.13%. #Arabic_Business

The S&P 500 closed at a new record on Thursday, buoyed by cooler-than-expected inflation data and falling oil prices. • • The broad market index added 0.65% and surpassed 7,800 for the first time ever, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.81%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up 0.13%. •

The S&P 500 closed at a new record on Thursday, buoyed by cooler-than-expected inflation data and falling oil prices. • • The broad market index added 0.65% and surpassed 7,800 for the first time ever, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.81%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up 0.13%. •

MARKETS: The S&P 500 breaks above 7,800 for the first time ever.

YARDENI LIFTS S&P 500 TARGET TO 8,400 • • Ed Yardeni raised his S&P 500 target to 8,400 from 8,250, citing “fabulous earnings momentum.” • • He now expects 2026 S&P 500 earnings of $375, up from $330, as companies broadly beat forecasts. • • Yardeni sees the earnings-driven rally continuing and maintains his 10,000 target for 2029. • • He puts recession and bear-market risk at just 20%, viewing any major pullback as a buying opportunity.

CFRA RAISES S&P 500 TARGET TO 8,650 • • CFRA raised its 12-month S&P 500 target to 8,650 from 7,730, implying nearly 12% upside from August 7. • • The firm also lifted its 2026 year-end target to 8,050. • • Strategist Sam Stovall says strong earnings continue to support equities, but rising margin debt, persistent inflation and potential Fed tightening are fueling concerns that the rally could be approaching a peak.