Despite market volatility, one Wall Street strategist predicts significant growth for the S&P 500 before year-end. Mary Ann Bartels, Chief Investment Strategist at Sanctuary Wealth, projects the index could reach 7,000, representing a potential 12% increase from current levels. This optimistic outlook contrasts with more cautious forecasts, but Bartels cites underlying economic factors and continued corporate earnings strength as drivers for the predicted surge. Investors should consider this bullish perspective alongside other market analyses when making investment decisions in the coming months.