Consumer Staples Lead Hedge Fund Purchases in Q3
The 50 largest hedge funds increased their equity exposure by 2.9% in Q3 2016, a turnaround from Q2.
Smallest Cuts to EPS Estimates for S&P 500 Companies since 2014
The decline in bottom-up EPS estimate recorded during the first month of the fourth quarter was smaller than the 1-year, 5-year,...
Fewer S&P 500 Companies Mentioning Election in 2016 vs 2012
This time four years ago, 100 S&P 500 companies had mentioned election in earnings calls. This year? Only 80.
Third Year After Presidential Election a Charm for S&P 500
But, the S&P 500 has historically favored a Democrat to new Democrat President transition over Democrat to Republican.
Apple Detracts from S&P 500 Tech Sector Growth Again in Q3
What is driving Apple’s substantial contribution to the earnings decline for the Information Technology sector for Q3 2016?
How Much Longer Will Energy Sector Drag on S&P 500 Earnings?
The Energy sector is expected to be the largest contributor to the expected earnings decline for the entire S&P 500 for the third...
Are Industry Analysts More Bearish on Wells Fargo?
How have EPS estimates, targets, and ratings for Wells Fargo been impacted by its Consumer Finance Protection Board fines?
Did Hurricane Matthew Impact S&P 500 Financials Sector?
The damage and destruction from the hurricane will impact the earnings of many sectors and industries in the region in the fourth...
What Factors Have S&P 500 Companies Concerned in Q3?
Of the Q3 earnings conference calls that have taken place to date, which events have companies discussed?
Will the S&P 500 Actually Report a Decline in Earnings for Q3?
As of today, the index is expected to report a year-over-year decline in earnings of 2.1% for the third quarter.
IPOs Remain at Historic Lows in Q3
Despite a 16.7% increase from a year ago, IPOs are still trail averages.
S&P 500 Could Climb 10% Over Next Year
Industry analysts predict the S&P 500 will see a 9.8% increase in price over the next 12 months.
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