TOM LEE SEES S&P 500 HITTING 8,000 IN AUGUST Fundstrat's Tom Lee expects the S&P 500 to reach 7,900–8,000 this month, implying up to 3.6% upside from Wednesday's close. Lee cites strong technical momentum, accelerating earnings, and broadening market strength. He remains bullish on semiconductors, software, Ethereum, and the Magnificent Seven, while expecting AI-driven earnings growth to continue lifting 2027 estimates.(*Walter Bloomberg)