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Highest Number of S&P 500 Companies Issuing Positive EPS Guidance in 5 Years

1+ hour, 15+ min ago  (468+ words) By John Butters|April 6, 2026 Overall, 110 S&P 500 companies have issued quarterly EPS guidance for the first quarter. Of these companies, 51 have issued negative EPS guidance and 59 have issued positive EPS guidance. The number of companies issuing negative EPS guidance is…...

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S&P 500 Earnings Season Preview: Q1 2026

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (396+ words) In terms of estimate revisions for companies in the S&P 500, analysts have increased earnings estimates in aggregate for Q1 2026 to date. On a dollar-level basis, total estimated earnings for the first quarter have increased by 0.4% (to $629.3 billion from $627.0 billion) since…...

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The Robotics Surge: Scale, Private Capital, and Competitive Moats

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (786+ words) By Jacqulin Kuk|March 31, 2026 Robotics is increasingly woven into the fabric of modern life, from drones shaping defense strategies to automated lines behind electric vehicles, smart logistics networks, and precision tools for agriculture and healthcare. These intelligent systems'appearing as industrial…...

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Gas Prices, Benefit Ratios, and Inflation

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (633+ words) By Stewart Johnson|March 27, 2026 The price of gas continues to increase in the wake of the ongoing turmoil in Iran. As a result, consumer budgets and wallets have been affected at the pump with average increases of about 20 cents a…...

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Marine Insurance and Rising Gas Prices

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (599+ words) By Stewart Johnson|March 20, 2026 This report provides an overview of the various layers of marine coverage, market share of the insurance companies providing ocean marine business based on ocean marine premiums reported in statutory financials, and guidelines to learn more…...

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Navigating AI Adoption on the Trading Desk

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (701+ words) As markets fragment, trading hours expand, and background noise increases, AI continues to aid trading desk workflows. This article offers perspective about AI on the trading desk, including where it's delivering value, how teams can operationalize it for workflows and…...

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More Than 65% of S&P 500 Earnings Calls for Q4 Cited “AI”

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (438+ words) By John Butters|March 12, 2026 Artificial intelligence has been a focus topic for the market for the past few years. Given the heightened interest, did more S&P 500 companies than normal comment on "AI" during their earnings conference calls for the…...

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Consumer Price Index (CPI) for February 2026 is Projected to Rise 2.5% Year-Over-Year

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (273+ words) By John Butters|March 10, 2026 The median estimate (year-over-year, not seasonally adjusted) for the consumer price index (CPI) for the month of February 2026 is 2.5%. If 2.5% is the actual year-over-year increase in the CPI, it will mark an increase compared to the…...

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MISO Reliability Outlook Reaches High Risk in Latest NERC Assessment

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (189+ words) By Lucas Caminiti|March 9, 2026 As power demand continues to grow, ISOs face mounting pressure to expand their generation resources. The path forward depends on ISOs' ability to coordinate transmission buildouts, expedite new project approvals, and maximize the potential of their…...

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Number of S&P 500 Earnings Calls Citing “Tariffs” Declined for 3rd Straight Quarter

1+ mon, 2+ hour ago  (346+ words) By John Butters|March 6, 2026 Given the recent Supreme Court decision and subsequent tariffs implemented by the Trump administration, did more S&P 500 companies comment on tariffs during their earnings conference calls for the fourth quarter compared to the third quarter?...