Goldman Sachs doubles down on bold S&P 500 forecast

Goldman Sachs just doubled down on its bull case for U.S. stocks. According to Seeking Alpha reporting, the bank reiterated its base case call for the S&P 500 to reach 7,600 (13.5% above current levels) by the end of 2026, backed by ongoing earnings momentum and an economy that’s still expanding. The bank’s strategists expect the index’s earnings to surge to about $309 per share in 2026 and $342 in 2027, implying roughly 12% and 10%, respectively. For context, Goldman first flagged the 7,600 target in ...