EVERCORE: S&P 500 COULD HIT 9,000 BY 2026 IN ‘BUBBLE’ SCENARIO Evercore ISI’s Julian Emanuel says the S&P 500 could reach 9,000 by 2026 under a bubble scenario, up from the firm’s base target of 7,750. The probability of such a scenario has been raised to 30%, supported by signs of capital markets acceleration after a major leveraged buyout. Emanuel likened today’s environment to past buyout booms, which fueled rallies but also added short-term volatility. He continues to favor AI-related sectors and sees health care as an underowned tactical opportunity amid easing policy and tariff concerns.(*Walter Bloomberg)