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Stock analysts may be setting up the market for a summer failure
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- Stock analysts may be setting up the market for a summer failure Brian Sozzi · Executive Editor Thu, July 2, 2026 at 8:51 PM GMT+7 1 min read ^GSPC MSFT META There is such a thing as being too bullish.
- Nearly 60% of S&P 500 (^GSPC) stocks now carry a Buy rating from Wall Street analysts, the highest level on record, according to Creative Planning chief market strategist Charlie Bilello.
- Overall, Wall Street is expecting S&P 500 earnings per share (EPS) to grow 22% year over year for the second quarter.
Stock analysts may be setting up the market for a summer failure Brian Sozzi · Executive Editor Thu, July 2, 2026 at 8:51 PM GMT+7 1 min read ^GSPC MSFT META There is such a thing as being too bullish.
Nearly 60% of S&P 500 (^GSPC) stocks now carry a Buy rating from Wall Street analysts, the highest level on record, according to Creative Planning chief market strategist Charlie Bilello. The percentage of Hold ratings has steadily declined this year, while the number of Sell ratings has stayed steady.
Overall, Wall Street is expecting S&P 500 earnings per share (EPS) to grow 22% year over year for the second quarter. This is the highest estimate heading into earnings season since 2021.
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