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The bullish case points to 8,000 if valuations expand further.
JPMorgan has raised its S&P 500 2026 target to 7,600, with a bullish case of 8,000.
KEY POINTS
- JPMorgan projects S&P 500 earnings per share to reach $330, above the consensus estimate of $325.
- Renewed acceleration in AI, cloud, and chip investments is a key driver of the forecast upgrade.
- Easing geopolitical tensions, especially in the Middle East, are critical for S&P 500 to approach 8,000.
- JPMorgan now sees the 2026 market correction as a 'clearing event' that reset valuations for growth.
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