Market Overview - The S&P and NASDAQ are showing slight increases, with the NASDAQ up by about six points and the S&P performing well, being just over 2% from an all-time high [1][2] - The Dow has recently closed above 48,000, marking new record highs [1] Earnings Performance - The recent earnings season has been strong, with approximately 90% of companies reporting an average topline growth of 8% and bottom line growth of 12%, indicating robust profitability across 10 of 11 sectors [5][6] Valuation Insights - Valuations are not necessarily a barrier to bull markets, as they can remain over or undervalued for extended periods [4] - Hyperscalers are currently viewed as underlevered, with clean balance sheets allowing for some flexibility in leveraging debt [7][8] Debt and Financing - Some companies are borrowing at rates close to US government rates, providing them with financial flexibility [9] - CFOs of hyperscalers are strategically managing their balance sheets, considering the short lifespan of certain expenditures and the associated depreciation [10] Market Vulnerabilities - There is a concern regarding the interrelatedness of deals within the market, as the concentration of risk among a few companies makes it challenging to assess vulnerabilities [11] - The complexity of private contracts and potential escape clauses complicates the understanding of total commitments, which may not reflect actual activity levels [12][13]