J.P. Morgan Lifts S&P 500 Year-End Target to 8,000

J.P. Morgan raised its 2026 year-end S&P 500 target to 8,000 from 7,800 — its third hike this year (Reuters, Aug. 10). The 400-point, ~5% cumulative upgrade reflects AI-driven earnings now baked into the firm's base-case model, not just speculative upside.