
Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that the S&P 500 is expected to see a revenue growth of 5.1% and an earnings growth of 14.8% for Q4 2024, with performance exceeding expectations but showing a decline in momentum [1] - The financial sector is identified as the main driver of performance, with strong contributions from technology and pharmaceuticals, while cyclical and consumer sectors show mixed results [2] - The report highlights that 498 companies in the S&P 500 have reported earnings, with a slight decline in revenue growth rate by 0.3 percentage points to 5.1%, while earnings growth improved by 5.5 percentage points to 14.8% [1][2] Group 2 - The financial sector leads with a 28.0% year-on-year earnings growth, benefiting from property sales and demand for data centers, while banks and financial services show strong performance due to a recovery in investment banking and cost-cutting measures [2] - In the technology sector, semiconductor and media entertainment companies continue to see earnings growth supported by AI technology, although software and hardware growth is slowing [2] - The outlook for 2025 suggests a decline in S&P 500 earnings growth to 9.9%, influenced by high base effects from Q4 2024 and downward revisions in expectations across most sectors, particularly in resource, industrial, and consumer sectors [3]