1 week ago - The Fed is expected to lower rates at some point in 2026, also supporting higher stock prices. Meanwhile, in November, the Dow began outpacing the Nasdaq — a sign of the stock market rally spreading out to left-behind companies, and expanding ...

1 week ago - JPMorgan Wealth Management predicted stock gains next year between 13% and 15%. BNY Wealth estimated the S&P 500 would end 2026 as high as $7,600, which would amount to about a 10% jump from where the index stood on Dec.

1 week ago - An optimistic consensus has taken hold: the US stock market will rally in 2026 for a fourth straight year, marking the longest winning streak in nearly two decades.

1 week ago - The S&P 500 gained 16.4 percent this year. But dependence on artificial intelligence remains a risk for 2026.

1 week ago - Based on LPL's 2026 "fair value" estimate for the S&P 500, analysts at the firm believe stocks could rise 5.7% to 7.2% from current levels next year. Analysts don't expect AI to do all of the heavy lifting in the stock market.

3 weeks ago - This baton pass from valuations to earnings matters because growing earnings can signal a more sustainable market cycle. Analysts generally expect double-digit earnings growth for S&P 500 companies in 2026. If companies can deliver on those ...

1 week ago - Innovation is changing how money moves—and creating new potential winners. Beyond investing, 2026 brings fresh chances to take control—from new high-value tax breaks to tech tools that could help you save more.

1 week ago - (Bloomberg) -- At the big banks and the boutique investment shops, an optimistic consensus has taken hold: the US stock market will rally in 2026 for a fourth straight year, marking the longest winning streak in nearly two decades.

1 month ago - How is the relentless expansion of AI fueling record CapEx and earnings expansion, and how might this impact markets in 2026? Mislav Matejka: AI rollout remains a clear positive for markets, uh, focused on the U.S., given that almost half of S&P 500 weight is AI related these days. Now, the rapid AI CapEx is set to continue, and that's almost irrespective of whether stocks keep performing, as in a sense, this is seen to be a U.S.

2 weeks ago - "There are risks we have to watch, but we think that this is a market and an economy that can repeat the successes we've seen over the last couple of years." Most analysts do expect the stock market to perform well next year, bolstered by spending ...

3 weeks ago - David Lefkowitz, head of U.S. equities at UBS Global Wealth Management, expects the S&P 500, which closed Monday trading at 6,816 points, to reach 7,300 points by June of next year and 7,700 by the end of 2026.

1 month ago - In 2026, U.S. technology stocks could well

November 19, 2025 - U.S. earnings and cash flow growth are poised to benefit from several factors, including a market-friendly policy mix, interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, a reduction of $129 billion in corporate tax bills through 2026 and 2027 from the One Big Beautiful Act, positive operating leverage, the re-emergence of pricing power and AI-driven efficiency gains.“There will be some bumps along the way, but we believe that the bull market is intact,” Tang says. European and emerging market equities aren’t likely to benefit from similar tailwinds that are boosting U.S. stocks.

2 weeks ago - Interest rates have already started to decline and more declines (at least one) are expected in 2026. This combination should be good for the stock market in both Canada and the U.S.

2 weeks ago - Goldman Sachs Research analysts remain constructive on equities for 2026 as earnings continue to grow, but forecast lower index returns than in 2025, amid a broadening bull market.

October 15, 2025 - Experts warn of volatility in 2026 as rate cuts, inflation, and artificial intelligence uncertainty reshape the stock market. Here's what to watch now.

October 11, 2025 - Given the big run, many investors have turned bearish, and there are many indicators suggesting the market is indeed overvalued. One indicator in particular shows the broad market is doing something it hasn't done in over half a century, which could signal a big move to come for stocks in 2026...

November 26, 2025 - Global trade is rebounding, U.S. manufacturing and housing are stabilizing, and recession indicators remain subdued. While skepticism lingers — particularly around market breadth (the actual number of stocks contributing to growth) and the sustainability of AI-driven gains — the data suggests a durable expansion supported by fundamentals. The story of 2026 is not one of retreat, but of renewal.

October 14, 2025 - With that in mind, investors might ... to do something that's only happened 11 times in 100 years. And it could signal a big move for the stock market in 2026....

October 18, 2025 - Beyond that, the chart tells us two things. First, the Nasdaq has returned an average of 31% annually during bull markets since 1990. That means the index will advance 31% in 2026 if its performance aligns with the historical average.