# S&P 500 bulls still see index touching 8,000 by year-end despite geopolitical tensions; Here's why.

*fintech · news · 2026-05-04 · CNBC TV18*

## Key points

- Analysts predict the S&P 500 could reach 8,000 by year-end despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.
- Morgan Stanley raised S&P 500 Q2 earnings estimates by 2% and 2026 forecasts by 3%.
- Brokerages reversed prior US equities downgrades after a strong post-Liberation Day market recovery.
- JPMorgan's bull case matches the highest S&P 500 target of 8,000, surpassing UBS and Goldman Sachs forecasts.

**Companies:** Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, UBS, JPMorgan
**Countries:** United States, Iran

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