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  "id": 878520,
  "title": "Goldman Sachs lifts 12-month target for European stocks on strong earnings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/goldman-sachs-lifts-12-month-target-for-european-stocks-on-strong",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-14T14:23:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
    "slug": "the-business-times-companies-markets",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/goldman-sachs-lifts-12-month-target-european-stocks-strong-earnings"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, August 14, Goldman Sachs increased its 12-month target for the Europe's STOXX 600 index, citing robust corporate earnings and robust economies. The financial institution anticipates the continental index to reach 695 points, a 5.5 percent increase from its earlier projection of 660. This implies a potential upside of 5.5 percent from the present level.\n\nEurope is anticipated to experience one of its strongest earnings seasons in recent years. Surging profits from energy and materials sectors have compensated for indications of diminished demand in other areas. Goldman Sachs strategists commented in a note, \"Europe's relative performance has been stronger than its reputation suggests.\"\n\nEuropean equities are deemed more affordable compared to their US counterparts, offering relatively high returns to shareholders via dividends and share buybacks. Companies within the STOXX 600 are now projected to record a total earnings growth of 23.4 percent, based on data from LSEG I/B/E/S involving 268 firms and estimates for those yet to publish results.\n\nDespite concerns about energy supply, the index has risen by 11.3 percent year-to-date, compared to a 13.9 percent rise in the S&P 500. However, Goldman Sachs cautioned that a long-lasting energy shock remains a significant risk for Europe, where reliance on imported energy has limited investor appetite for risk. The brokerage also lifted its 12-month target for Britain's FTSE 100 to 11,400, a gain of around 5.8 percent from the current level.",
  "summary": "It cited strong corporate earnings and resilient economies",
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      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "European stocks flat, on track for first weekly loss in five",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/european-stocks-flat-on-track-for-first-weekly-loss-in-five",
        "published": "2026-08-14T12:58:58.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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