The S&P 500 started the year strong, setting a new all-time high and ending January up 1.68% (total return). The return was driven primarily by mega cap technology stocks as the S&P 500 Equal Weighted Index was down 0.82%. Roughly 40% of companies in the S&P 500 reported earnings results so far for the prior quarter. The blended earnings growth rate is estimated to be 0.13% (year-over-year). We remain bullish.
Source: Stifel/Mass Mutual
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