Key Points U.S. GDP growth accelerated to 4.3% in the third quarter. Some of that growth comes from trade distortions created by tariffs, but the economy is still booming. Wall Street analysts expect S&P 500 earnings growth to accelerate next year, driven by strength in the technology sector as the artificial intelligence boom continues. Wall Street's median target price puts the S&P 500 at 8,011 by the end of 2026, implying 15.5% upside from its current level of 6,930. 10 stocks we like better than ...