Bloated valuations and an aging bull market are two things that could hold back the S&P 500 for the next decade, forecasters say.

However, other analysts and some top investment banks on Wall Street remain bullish about next year, believing that there's still more growth ahead for the S&P 500. Here's a look at just how high they think the index -- currently around 6,850 -- might go in 2026.

Rivian impressed Wall Street with its plans for AI and automation, but significant challenges involving demand and capital remain for the EV maker.

Oracle's earnings showed mixed results, leading to an 11% drop. Broadcom's strong earnings overshadowed by warnings of margin pressures.

Netflix, O'Reilly Automotive, Lucid Group, Fastenal, and Interactive Brokers -- can skyrocket in the new year, if the loftiest analyst price targets prove accurate.

Wall Street forecasters expect the stock market to grind higher in 2026 as earnings grow, the Fed cuts rates, and the US avoids a recession.

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Being bigger gives you that competitive advantage.” At the same time, mergers are becoming simpler. A surge in interest rates, starting in 2022, left banks nursing vast paper losses on long-term assets,

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has delivered solid returns in 2025, but shares remain below their 52-week high of $553.50. The stock currently trades around $479. Despite the pullback, fundamentals remain robust.