US Stock Market | What war? Bulls stick to calls for 2026 rally

Despite early year market stagnation and global shocks like geopolitical unrest and AI disruption, Wall Street bulls remain optimistic for the S&P 500, targeting a 10% rise by year-end 2026. Strategists cite expected strong US economic growth and corporate earnings, believing current geopolitical tensions, including the Middle East conflict, haven't yet impacted these fundamentals.