Seeking Alpha: Q1 2024 Earnings Preview: Will Reports Be Good Enough To Turn Markets Positive

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Summary

  • Important earnings season ahead as investors look for signs that we are still in soft landing territory despite persistently strong economic data that’s helping to delay rate cuts.
  • Q1 S&P 500 EPS growth expected to come in at 3.2%, the third consecutive quarter of growth.
  • Banks on deck this week: investors hoping for improved lending, investment banking conditions, but headwinds still persist.
  • Peak weeks for Q1 season run from April 22 to May 10.