Investment Review - May 2023
- The major U.S. stock indices grew modestly in April to begin the second quarter of 2023. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased +2.5% and the S&P 500 increased +1.5%. The Nasdaq Composite was little changed throughout the month, but continues to lead the way on a year-to-date basis.
- With ~50% of S&P 500 companies reporting results for the first quarter of 2023, 79% have reported a positive earnings surprise and 74% of companies have reported a positive revenue surprise. However, the blended earnings decline for the S&P 500 is -1.9%, while the blended revenue growth remains positive at +2.6%. The continued presence of sales growth exceeding earnings growth reflects the impact of inflation on both prices and input costs.
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