16:56 - 9.09.2026

---

September 9, Fineko/abc.az. Barclays raised its 2026 year-end forecast for the benchmark S&P 500 index to 7,950 from 7,800, citing robust corporate earnings performance, particularly across the technology sector.

The upward revision reflects sustained profit resilience and strong earnings per share growth among major U.S. corporations, reinforced by heavy investments in artificial intelligence. Barclays analysts noted that solid fundamental strength and underlying profit margins continue to bolster investor sentiment, supporting further upside potential for broad equity markets.