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Dec 8 (Reuters) - Oppenheimer Asset Management on Monday set a year-end 2026 target of 8,100 for the S&P 500 index, the most bullish forecast among major Wall Street brokerages, citing expectations of strong corporate earnings and continued resilience in the U.

The S&P 500 closed near its Oct. 28 record, buoyed by optimism that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates next month.

US stocks have limited scope to deliver outsized gains in 2026 after three straight years of double-digit returns that pushed valuations to lofty levels, according to Bank of America Corp.

By Medha Singh Dec 8 (Reuters) - Carvana, the pioneering online used-car dealer known for its iconic car vending machines, is set to make a splashy debut on the S&P 500 index, capping a dramatic three-year turnaround that has seen its market value top legacy carmakers GM and Ford.

Marvell and Carvana are intriguing candidates, but the index committee could opt for some smaller names if it chooses to announce changes Friday afternoon on its quarterly cadence.

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