Earnings beats have become the norm — but the stock market may need more to keep rallying
Strong profits are expected across the S&P 500, though analysts say that alone may not sustain the market's rally.
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Blockbuster corporate profits are expected across the S&P 500 this earnings season, but that alone may not be enough to keep fueling the stock market's rally, according to a report.
Earnings beats — companies reporting profits above analyst expectations — have increasingly become the norm rather than the exception in recent reporting periods, the report said. That shift has raised questions about how much further positive earnings surprises alone can push stock valuations higher.
The report suggests that with beating expectations now commonplace, investors may need to see other catalysts, such as stronger revenue growth or improved forward guidance, to sustain the market's momentum going forward.
No specific companies or sectors were named in the available report as particular bellwethers for the broader trend. The overall direction of the market in the coming weeks is likely to depend on how this earnings season unfolds in aggregate.
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