Update On Corporate Earnings And Revenue Growth

After seeing a fairly sharp decline from mid 2014 to end of 2015, it appears that corporate earnings are gaining momentum.

When compared to the price of the S&P 500, you can see the correlation.

I have often referred to the mid 2014 to end of 2015 time frame as a "stealth" bear market. We experienced a decline in earnings, however equity prices never reached bear market territory. It appears now, that corporate profits are back on track, which I view as positive.

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Earnings per share (EPS) is the portion of a company’s profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. EPS serves as an indicator of a company’s profitability. Earnings per share is generally considered to be the single most important variable in determining a share’s price. It is also a major component used to calculate the price-to-earnings valuation ratio.

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