Barclays raises target, estimates 11% gain for S&P 500 by end-2026

Barclays strategists have boosted their S&P 500 year-end 2026 target to 7,400, anticipating an 11.4% rise driven by megacap tech strength and a supportive monetary and fiscal outlook. They foresee faster tech earnings growth, though acknowledge potential headwinds for other sectors due to inflation and unemployment.