Smothers: SPX to 6,500 by Year End, Bullish on AMZN, AAPL, JNJ

Dale Smothers says it’s a “powerful thing” that traders aren’t running to the bond market for safety. “I believe this is all due to the optimism” around the America First agenda of the Trump administration. He thinks the S&P 500 will finish the year around 6,500, citing pent-up demand and $7T “on the sidelines.” He argues that the market is broadening beyond tech, “a very good thing,” and he would love to see “consumer discretionary climbing a little bit higher.” His picks include AMZN, AAPL, and JNJ.

Trading 360

08 Jul 2025

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