‘Mania’ could drive S&P to 6,000 before plunge, Stifel says

Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. predicts a potential 10% rally for the S&P 500 Index this year, reaching 6,000 by 2024. However, Barry Bannister warns of a subsequent drop to 4,800 by mid-2026, erasing 20% of its value.