S&P 500 earnings on pace for strongest growth in five years

Financial Times+2 · yesterday
S&P 500 earnings on pace for strongest growth in five years
  • S&P 500 companies are on track to record their strongest earnings in five years, showcasing corporate resilience despite rising consumer costs.
  • In tech earnings, Amazon shares jumped 15% after beating quarterly expectations, while Apple shares fell 7% due to weaker Services and China revenues.
  • Ten out of thirteen S&P 500 materials companies that reported quarterly results beat Wall Street earnings expectations.
  • The 10-year Treasury yield surged to 4.73%, its highest level since January 2025, as investors digested the Federal Reserve's rate hold and lack of forward guidance.