earnings

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The level of pessimism has reached a point where tech’s trailing PEG is implying “future earnings will be much weaker and is as low as the trough after the tech bubble burst in 2003-05.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The sector is likely to see earnings grow more than 46% from last year to $182.8 billion, a tally that would represent around 30% of the entire S&P 500 earnings scorecard.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The S&P energy-sector index now trades at a forward earnings multiple of around 17.5 times versus 15.8 times at the end of 2025 and a five-year average of around 13 times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

On the other hand, the economy has been fairly strong and resilient, with corporate earnings still pegged to grow at a double-digit rate.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

With the victory, Seabiscuit took back the lead in the earnings race, amassing about $9,000 more than War Admiral.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand