UBS Identifies Key Factors to Boost Stock Market Momentum in 2026
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 23 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Market Performance: The S&P 500 has achieved a 16% return in 2025, but investors are advised to look beyond the final week of the year.
Focus on Future Catalysts: Key factors that could drive market momentum into early 2026 include earnings growth, leadership changes at the Federal Reserve, and a Supreme Court ruling on President Trump's tariffs.
Expert Insight: Ulrike Hoffman-Burchardi, UBS Wealth Management's chief investment officer, emphasizes that the catalysts for 2026 are more significant than the potential for a year-end rally.
Investment Strategy: Investors should prioritize understanding these upcoming catalysts rather than being distracted by short-term market fluctuations.
Analyst Views on XLU
Wall Street analysts forecast XLU stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for XLU is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
