Here's How High Wall Street Thinks the S&P 500 Could Go Next Year

Some of Wall Street's top banks expect the S&P 500 to finish between 7,500 and 8,000 next year. The forecasts are based on expectations of continued earnings growth.

The Motley Fool • a day ago

2026: The Revenge Of The S&P 493 (Market Outlook)

Seven stocks have dominated the market for two years; 2026 may finally change the picture, and not for the reasons most investors think. AI Phase 2, cheaper energy, and a quiet manufacturing turn could reshape market leadership.

Seeking Alpha • a day ago

2026 S&P 500 Outlook: The Party Is Not Over

The S&P 500 (SPY) is forecast to reach 7900 by end-2026, reflecting ongoing AI-driven investment and supportive fiscal and monetary policy. While echoes of the 1999 tech bubble are present, mega caps' strong cash flows and steady earnings growth differentiate this cycle from the late 1990s.

Seeking Alpha • 9 hours ago

Goldman Sachs sees S&P 500 to jump 10% in 2026 powered by AI

US equities are set to reach fresh record highs next year, supported by stronger corporate earnings, broadening artificial intelligence adoption, and resilient economic growth, according to Goldman Sachs strategists. The outlook adds to a growing consensus among major financial institutions that the ongoing market rally still has room to run.

Invezz • Dec 12, 2025

The S&P 500 Has Soared 92% During This Bull Market. History Says the Stock Market Will Do This in 2026.

The S&P 500, a benchmark for the overall U.S. stock market, has been in bull market territory since October 2022. The S&P 500 has returned an average of 184% during past bull markets, but the index has only gained 92% during the current one.

The Motley Fool • Dec 12, 2025

Just What the Market Needs – 3x Single Stock ETFs

Recently the SEC halted its review of highly levered ETFs in a signal they may be attempting to curb this burgeoning asset class.

ETF Trends • Dec 12, 2025

NASDAQ Index, S&P 500 and Dow Jones Forecasts – US Indices Show Fears of AI Bubble Again

US equity indices face near-term softness from renewed AI concerns tied to Broadcom guidance, but the broader outlook remains constructive. Key technical support is holding, favoring buy-the-dip strategies with upside targets intact.

FXEmpire • Dec 12, 2025

2026 Market Outlook: A Grinding Bull Market In A Frothy S&P 500

SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) is rated Buy for 2026, with a projected 6.8% return amid expectations for lower returns and higher volatility. Consensus targets imply 9.08% upside, but Bayesian adjustments for valuation, equity preference, and macro factors temper expectations to 6.83%.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 12, 2025

S&P 500 Outlook: The Financial Prophet's Crystal Ball Predictions For 2026

The S&P 500 is forecasted to reach 7,500 by mid-2026 and potentially 8,000 by year-end, driven by AI, Fed easing, and resilient economic growth. My all-weather portfolio appreciated by nearly 70% in 2024 and is up by about 85% YTD in late 2025, led by AI and other high-quality tech names.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 12, 2025

S&P 500's Outlook For 2026: Don't Expect This Rally To Fade

This decade keeps humiliating consensus: COVID crash, inflation shock, missing recession, Liberation Day drop. Today's AI bubble fear feels crowded - and likely wrong.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 12, 2025