Barclays raises S&P 500 year-end target to 7,950 on strong earnings

Barclays raised its year-end S&P 500 target to 7,950 from 7,800, citing strong corporate earnings and continued AI investment. The brokerage expects earnings momentum to persist despite inflation, geopolitical risks and interest-rate concerns. Other major banks are also bullish, with several forecasting the index to finish the year above 8,000.