Tom Lee Predicts S&P 500 Index Will Rise by 11.8% Next Year, Bullish on AI and Crypto Stocks

BlockBeats News, December 11, Tom Lee expects the S&P 500 Index to reach 7700 points in 2026, extending the bull market into its fourth year, meaning a 11.8% increase. He believes the "wall of worry" effect, AI-driven robust tech growth, and the Fed's potentially dovish policies are bullish factors driving the market higher.

In 2025, the S&P 500 Index rose by 17%, with the communication services and tech sectors rising by 33% and 27%, respectively. Lee is optimistic about the performance of the tech, AI, cryptocurrency, materials, energy, and financial sectors in 2026.