Goldman Sachs raises S&P 500 year-end target to 5,600

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JPMorgan: Will the more Defensive sector performance, seen so far in Q2, have legs?

June 17, 2024 11:55 AM EDT

JPMorgan analysts believe the outperformance of defensive sectors in the second quarter will continue, in contrast to their lagging performance in Q1.

In a note Monday, the firm argues for a barbell approach favoring defensive sectors and commodities.

"Key bond proxy Defensive sectors - Utilities, Real estate and Staples - were the 3 worst performers in Q1," the note acknowledges. However, Q2 has seen a reversal, with... More

Evercore raises S&P 500 2024 year-end price target to 'Street high' 6,000

June 17, 2024 7:29 AM EDT

Evercore ISI analysts increased their year-end price target for the S&P 500, citing the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI).

In their note titled "The AI Revolution is in the Early Innings," Evercore ISI boosted their target to 6,000, a Street high, up from their previous estimate of 4,750.

This bullish outlook rests on several factors, according to Evercore ISI. The lingering effects of the... More