Two Big Banks Just Raised Their S&P 500 Targets. Here’s Why.

Michael Nagle / Bloomberg via Getty Images Analysts from Deutsche Bank and Barclays have lately raised their year-end targets for the S&P 500. KEY TAKEAWAYS Strong earnings, pending interest rate cuts and the AI boom could mean stocks keep rising in the next year, according to two big Wall Street Banks. Deutsche Bank raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 7,000 from 6,550 on Wednesday, while Barclays lifted its 2025 target to 6,450 from 6050 and its 2026 target to 7,000. Their bullish views ca ...