S&P 500 Predicted to Rise 15% in 2026

The S&P 500 has seen a strong performance this year, climbing around fifteen percent, but slightly lower than last years twenty-three percent jump. The Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average have also risen significantly. Experts predict another strong year for stocks in 2026, with the S&P 500 potentially reaching seventy-three hundred points by June and seventy-seven hundred by the end of the year, representing about a fifteen percent gain. Strong corporate earnings, particularly in the technology sector, and the ongoing AI boom are expected to drive this growth. Additionally, a broader market rally could be on the horizon, with all eleven sectors of the S&P 500 potentially rising next year. Financial services stocks are also expected to perform well, supported by a favorable regulatory environment and increased mergers and acquisitions. A potentially softer monetary policy from the Federal Reserve could provide another boost to the market.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.