<div id="readability-page-1">Bullish target hike: Citigroup boosted its S&amp;P 500 year-end target to 8,100, driven by AI-fueled earnings growth and supported by other major brokerages’ optimistic forecasts. Market rebound test: Stocks recovered after a historic tech sell-off, but Wednesday's CPI report could determine if the rally resumes or a deeper correction unfolds. Investor sentiment split: While some see fundamentals justifying further gains, others warn of risks from high yields, energy prices, and potential AI sector cooling.</div>

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<p>Citigroup raised its S&P 500 year-end target to 8,100, citing AI-driven earnings growth and supportive forecasts from other brokerages. While stocks rebounded from a tech sell-off, upcoming CPI data may determine if the rally continues or faces correction. Investor sentiment remains divided, with some valuing strong fundamentals while others caution against risks from high yields, energy prices, and potential AI sector cooling.</p>

- Citigroup raised its S&P 500 year-end target to 8,100, citing AI-driven earnings growth and support from other brokerages' forecasts.  
- Following a significant tech sell-off, stocks have rebounded, with the upcoming CPI report critical for sustaining the rally or prompting a deeper correction.  
- Investor sentiment is divided, with some believing in further gains while others express concerns over high yields, rising energy prices, and potential cooling in the AI sector.

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Citigroup lifts S&P 500 target to 8,100 ahead of CPI test