Wall Street’s 2026 Outlook for the S&P 500 May Surprise Investors

Market chart on a monitor shows a U.S. stock downturn turning into a rally, signaling improving economic outlook. Key Points Although it faced huge bumps in the road along the way, the S&P 500 Index performed impressively in 2025. S&P 500 price targets for 2026 indicate that more upside is ahead. Despite what happens in a given year, the S&P 500's long-term performance remains its calling card. MarketBeat previews top five stocks to own in January. While the S&P 500 Index started 2025 on shaky gro ...