J.P. Morgan lifts 2026-end target for S&P 500 to 8,000 on AI, earnings strength

J.P. Morgan lifted its year-end S&P 500 target to 8,000 from 7,800 (+200 points, ~+2.6%), citing solid corporate earnings prospects and improving confidence that hyperscaler AI spending will accelerate revenue growth. The update is constructive for large-cap equities, but framed as a baseline forecast rather than a new shock event.

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J.P. Morgan lifted its year-end S&P 500 target to 8,000 from 7,800 (+200 points, ~+2.6%), citing solid corporate earnings prospects and improving confidence that hyperscaler AI spending will accelerate revenue growth. The update is constructive for large-cap equities, but framed as a baseline forecast rather than a new shock event.