493 companies in S&P 500 expected to post positive earnings growth for first time since Q4 2023
Market breadth concerns raised due to narrow rally of a few stocks
S&P 500 reached a record close of 37 times in Q2 2024
Tech companies' cuts fueled earnings growth for other sectors
The S&P 500 (SP500) index reached its 37th record close on July 12, 2024. This milestone comes as market breadth concerns have been raised due to the narrow rally of a few stocks. The other 493 companies in the S&P 500 are expected to post positive earnings growth for the first time since Q4 of 2023 in this quarter (Q2 2024). This growth is attributed to cuts made by tech companies, which have fueled earnings. However, other types of companies are now anticipated to experience similar benefits from these cuts. The longevity of this trend will depend on upcoming earnings reports.
Bob Pisani reported on July 12, 2024 that the stock market rotation's durability is yet to be determined by upcoming earnings. This comes as small caps have been outperforming large caps in recent times, potentially leading the bull run.
The S&P 500's record-breaking performance and market breadth concerns are significant developments that warrant further examination. The impact of tech companies' cuts on other sectors and the upcoming earnings reports will provide insight into whether this trend is here to stay or a one-day wonder.