Market Overview - The stock market has recently experienced new record highs, alongside increases in gold and Bitcoin prices, amid divided opinions from Federal Reserve officials regarding the number of rate cuts needed by year-end [1] - The third quarter earnings season is set to begin, with major banks reporting their numbers soon, and expectations are for companies to continue beating earnings expectations [2] Earnings Expectations - Analysts have been lagging behind in their earnings estimates, particularly for the "Magnificent Seven" companies, which have shown double-digit earnings growth for several quarters. The overall market is expected to catch up, with estimates predicting around 6% growth, similar to the previous quarter's estimates, which were exceeded by nearly double [3] - There is a belief that earnings will continue to rise, driven by the positive impacts of recent government policies, including deregulation and tax cuts, which are seen as fundamentally beneficial for the market [5] Market Sentiment - Despite warnings from prominent figures like Jamie Dimon and Goldman Sachs about potential market corrections, there remains a strong bullish sentiment among some market strategists, who believe that staying invested is crucial as long as the bull market persists [6][8] - The focus is shifting towards sectors with strong momentum, particularly in AI and data centers, as companies pivot towards these growth areas [9][10] AI and Data Center Trends - The market is witnessing a significant trend where Bitcoin miners are transitioning to AI data centers, which is viewed as an underappreciated growth opportunity. Companies that can provide guaranteed power and locations for data centers are expected to thrive [10] - There is a notable difference between the current AI infrastructure and that of the dot-com era, as the necessary infrastructure for AI is still being developed, indicating a need for investment to compete globally, particularly against China [11][12]
‘Earnings' always drive the stock market, strategist says
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