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IQVIA Holdings has outperformed the S&P 500 Index, with analysts maintaining a bullish outlook on the stock's prospects.

Analysts have become more optimistic about Eli Lilly (LLY) despite market volatility, driven by its strong performance among non-tech stocks.

Analyst Richard Safran has maintained a bullish outlook on Lockheed Martin's stock, suggesting that the company's performance could improve significantly by 2026.

The MarketVector Digital Assets 100 Small-Cap Index, which tracks the 50 smallest digital assets, has fallen to its lowest level since November 2020, indicating a decline in high-risk, high-reward bets in the crypto market.

Talley Léger, chief market strategist, projects the S&P 500 to reach 8,500 by the end of 2026, maintaining a bullish outlook.

Wolfe Research technical strategists suggest that the S&P 500 is poised for a breakout that could see the index reach 7,300 by early 2026, indicating a positive outlook based on recent market trends.

US stock futures remain flat, as investors balance slowing growth and high interest rates, with the 10-year Treasury yield near 4.16% and expectations of potential rate cuts in 2026.

Tesla's stock has reached a record high as investors regain confidence in the company, driven by optimism around its robotaxi plans despite slower-than-expected electric vehicle sales.

Deutsche Bank's Parag Thatte explains the bank's bullish 2026 S&P 500 target of 8,000, citing a strong US economy and potential for further earnings growth.

Truist's chief investment officer and chief market strategist, Keith Lerner, predicts the bull market will continue into 2026 due to sustained profit growth.

Ulta Beauty stock is expected to perform well in December, a historically bullish month for the company, making it a potential retail stock to own.

US stock futures are pointing higher due to strong economic results from Asia, but caution signs from Europe are weighing on investor sentiment.