LPL Research Market Signals Podcast

Earnings Season Is Here

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LPL Research discusses why they think another very solid earnings season is on the horizon.

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Earnings Season Is Here

Stocks are back at all-time highs and the economy is quickly improving, now comes first-quarter earnings season. This week on the LPL Market Signals podcast, Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick and Equity Strategist Jeff Buchbinder discuss why another very solid earnings season is on the horizon. With stocks up more than 80% from the lows last year, the bar is definitely set quite high, but corporate America will likely come through again.

Let’s Talk Earnings

Corporate America is poised for big earnings gains given strong economic growth, with recent positive trends in company guidance and analysts’ estimates signaling upside to expectations. The LPL Strategists explain why first quarter of 2021 could see a 30% year-over-year increase in S&P 500 earnings per share, the best in over a decade.

Are Things Too Good?

With soaring manufacturing and services data, the LPL Strategists discuss if things are actually too good. Don’t forget, a year ago things were very bad on the economy, yet it was a great buying opportunity for investors. The truth is the bar is set quite high, as nearly everyone expects a stronger economy the second half of the year. This could open the door to a well-deserved break or consolidation for stocks after historic gains the past year.

The Bull is Still Here

A solid first quarter for the S&P 500 Index could signal continued strength, as historically a gain between 5-10% in the first quarter has led to continued strength the rest of the year. The LPL Strategists called this the sweet spot, as larger gains tend to lead to more muted returns, while weak returns open the door for weak returns the rest of the year.

Tune in now

Listen to the entire podcast to get the LPL strategists’ views and insights on current market trends in the US and global economies. To listen to previous podcasts go to Market Signals podcast. You can subscribe to Market Signals on iTunesGoogle Podcasts, or Spotify and find us on the LPL Research YouTube channel.

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