The FTSE 100 could skyrocket to 13,560! 2 cheap stocks to buy before a surge

The Economy Forecast Agency projects that the UK’s FTSE 100 could rise to about 13,378 by this time next year, roughly 24% above current levels, and the article claims there may be more upside if investors focus on “cheap” names. It highlights Barclays, which trades at 7.1 times forward earnings despite pre-tax profits jumping 17% to £6.1bn in the first half of 2026. The bank’s return on tangible equity increased from 13.2% to 14.8%, and management raised full-year 2026 expectations for total income to £31.5bn, plus £2.3bn for dividends and buybacks. UBS set a 600p target (around 31% higher), though cost control, credit quality, and investment-banking stability are key risks. The second pick is Entain, whose shares have fallen 45% since the start of the year amid concerns over taxes, regulation, debt, and weaker markets like Brazil.