Earnings growth continues to be in large cap and growth stocks, says Aspire's Bob Keiser

Market Trends & Investment Strategy - Goldman Sachs indicates that approximately 61% of New York City stocks are trading above their 200-day moving average, nearing a year-to-date high [1] - Aspire maintains a bullish outlook, favoring large-cap core and growth stocks due to consistent earnings growth [2] - The market has adapted to the significant weighting of large technology stocks within the S&P 500 [3][4] Earnings Growth & Sector Rotation - Technology sector is projected to achieve four consecutive quarters of double-digit earnings growth this year and the next [4] - Consensus expectations point towards a broadening of earnings growth into industrials, materials, and financials in 2026, with S&P global market intelligence data foreshadowing $300 earnings per share [6] - Excluding the second quarter, financials are also anticipated to potentially experience double-digit earnings growth next year [6] Economic Indicators & Consumer Sentiment - The July employment report showed unexpected weakness, potentially influenced by Independence Day tariff announcements, which caused the S&P to decline by 12% in four trading days [8][9] - The strength of the US labor market, characterized by strong labor demand and non-farm payroll growth, has been a key factor in the bullish outlook for over two years [10][11] - Consistent weakness in payrolls would necessitate a reassessment of current assumptions, given the labor market's role in driving consumer confidence and spending [10][11]