S&P 500 to Hit At Least 7,500-Mark in 2026? ETFs in Focus

Wall Street’s forecasts for 2026 have started to hit the market, with some strategists projecting that the S&P 500 could rise to as high as 8,000 thanks to the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. The S&P 500 stood at 6,849.09 as of Nov. 28, 2025. If the index reaches the 8,000-mark by 2026, it would represent a 17% gain.Among the most optimistic is Deutsche Bank, which argues that the ongoing investment flows, strong buybacks and persistent earnings strength set the stage for “mid-teens returns” next year, a ...