Goldman Sachs' Kostin Sees S&P 500 Hitting 6,000 Next Year

What You Need To Know

• The forecast implies a roughly 5% gain from Monday's record close of about 5,719 for the index, which is up around 20% this year.
• The average target among strategists tracked by Bloomberg currently stands near 5,523 after a rush of upgrades by various firms this year.
• Strong corporate earnings will be the primary driver of equities in the coming months, in Kostin's view.