UBS raised its S&P 500 target of 8100 points in December 2026 and 8,400 points in June 2027. The increase was based on stronger corporate profits and resilient economic growth. The bank currently forecasts earnings per share of $350 in 2026 and $400 per share in 2027, driven by positive developments in the technology, semiconductor and energy sectors. UBS is optimistic about the resilient growth of the economy, the Federal Reserve's patience in maintaining policy, and the acceleration of the application of artificial intelligence. Key risks include higher oil prices, another rebound in inflation, and falling short of expectations for AI business returns. Distill and summarize the key information in the text, explain in simple and easy-to-understand language what a bull market is, provide some historical data and trend analysis on the S&P 500 index

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