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Evercore ISI has raised its year-end 2026 target for the S&P 500 to 7,750, citing artificial intelligence as a key driver of earnings and valuations, likening the current rally to the late 1990s internet boom, with broad-based gains and potential volatility.
Evercore ISI predicts US stocks could rise another 20% by the end of 2026, driven by excitement around artificial intelligence, with the S&P 500 potentially reaching 7,750 points next year and 9,000 in a bullish scenario, reflecting a technological revolution boosting earnings and societal progress.
Evercore ISI predicts the S&P 500 will reach 6,600 by mid-2025, driven by "animal spirits" following Trump's election victory, which has sparked significant market gains. The investment bank sees small-cap stocks, particularly in the Russell 2000, as key players in this rally due to attractive valuations and expected Federal Reserve rate cuts. Sectors like Technology, Communication Services, Consumer Staples, and Health Care are anticipated to benefit the most from these market dynamics.
Wall Street analysts predict that Meta Platforms and Alphabet will dominate in consumer AI offerings, while Evercore ISI expects Apple to benefit the most from large language models. The discussion also explores the potential opportunities for these companies in AI integration and the impact on earnings figures, as well as the challenges and uncertainties surrounding the use of AI in everyday working life.
Evercore ISI recommends buying Chinese equities, particularly those listed in Hong Kong, as they believe the market is at a bear trap and poised for a rebound. They suggest buying U.S. stocks with large exposure to China and the iShares China Large-Cap exchange traded fund. The strategy team at Evercore also recommends buying FXI March 28 calls at a strike price of $23.5 and lists U.S. listed China ADRs for consideration. The week ahead will see earnings reports from major companies, a Federal Reserve policy decision, and geopolitical tensions, making it a challenging time for investors.
As the stock market faces uncertainty, Evercore ISI recommends investors to embrace it and use options to manage both sides of how stocks might proceed this summer. They suggest using the strangle options strategy, which involves holding call and put options with different strike prices but the same expiration dates and underlying assets. Evercore ISI recommends buying the SPX Aug 4,450C/4,200P "strangle" to capitalize on the idea that uncertainty should be embraced this summer, because anything can happen.