JPMORGAN LIFTS S&P 500 TARGET JPMorgan raised its year-end S&P 500 target to 7,800, citing an “unprecedented” earnings upgrade cycle fueled by the AI investment boom and easing geopolitical risks. The bank lifted its 2026 EPS forecast to $350 and expects strong profit growth through 2027. JPMorgan remains bullish on technology, AI, defense and banks, but warns speculative growth stocks face elevated correction risk.(*Walter Bloomberg)