Analysts are feeling good about the stock market because of this economic signal
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Analysts are optimistic about the stock market due to a softening economy and accelerating corporate profits. The Dow plunged by over 600 points after the Purchasing Managers Index for May came in higher than expected, suggesting that the Federal Reserve won't be cutting interest rates. Despite concerns about higher interest rates impacting corporate profits, 97% of S&P 500 companies have beat earnings-per-share estimates, with earnings up 7% since last year. Bank of America analysts believe that a slowing economy and accelerating earnings backdrop historically lead to a strong second half of the year for stocks. However, there may be extreme market swings when economic data comes in stronger than expected. The US Personal Consumption Expenditures index for April and notable earnings reports from companies like Salesforce and Dell are upcoming events to watch. Additionally, US home prices reached a record high in March, reflecting the housing market's affordability crisis. Apple is reportedly looking to partner with OpenAI to incorporate generative AI into its iPhone lineup, aiming to enhance interaction and personalization in response to competition from Google and Samsung.
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https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/50842270/analysts-are-feeling-good-about-the-stock-market-because-of-this-economic-signal
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