REUTERS POLL - S&P 500 TO END 2026 AT 7,500; DOW INDUSTRIALS TO END 2026 AT 52,000 A Reuters poll forecasts the S&P 500 will climb nearly 10% to ~7,500 by end-2026, driven by solid earnings and steady economic growth. That would mark a fourth straight year of gains. Markets look resilient, but risks remain: inflation, Fed policy, trade tensions under Donald Trump, and geopolitical shocks. Most strategists also expect a near-term correction, which some view as healthy. Tech may stay volatile as AI disrupts the sector, though it’s still expected to lead earnings growth. Overall, strong fundamentals support the bullish outlook—even with short-term jitters.(*Walter Bloomberg)