Wall Street analyst predicts S&P 500 to hit 9,000 by 2026 in ‘bubble’ scenario

Wall Street Boosts S&P 500 Targets on AI Momentum and Earnings Strength - Channelchek

Wall Street’s bullish sentiment is gaining momentum as the S&P 500 hovers near record highs ahead of earnings season. Despite political uncertainty in Washington and lingering concerns about an “AI bubble,” several top strategists are raising their forecasts, pointing to what they describe as “fundamental strength” across corporate earnings and continued support from Federal Reserve rate cuts. Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research lifted his S&P 500 ta…

Wall Street analyst predicts S&P 500 to hit 9,000 by 2026 in ‘bubble’ scenario

As the S&P 500 continues to trade at new highs, Evercore ISI analyst Julian Emanuel has suggested that the index is likely to rise by about 33% by 2026. As of press time, the index was valued at 6,727, up 0.19% for the day, while in 2025, the S&P 500 has surged nearly 50%. S&P 500 one-day chart. Source: Google Finance According to Emanuel, the S&P 500 could climb to 9,000 by 2026 under a “bubble” scenario, compared with the firm’s base target of…