S&P 500 hits record highs amid strong corporate earnings

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The S&P 500 has achieved its third consecutive week of gains, recently hitting an intraday record high of 7,816.70. Despite a slight retreat on Friday, the index remains buoyed by strong corporate performance, with over 90% of S&P 500 companies reporting second-quarter earnings that show approximately 50% year-over-year growth.

Market sentiment is currently mixed. While the artificial intelligence boom continues to drive massive capital expenditures and benefit infrastructure and energy sectors, recent economic data has introduced caution. U.S. retail sales for July unexpectedly declined, and consumer confidence has shown signs of deterioration, raising concerns about broader economic deceleration.

Geopolitical tensions, particularly involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, continue to impact energy prices and market volatility. Additionally, investors are closely monitoring inflation data and the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate decisions for September, as the market balances strong corporate profits against signs of weakening consumer demand.

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[● 5 SOURCES] More than 90% of S&P 500 companies have reported second-quarter earnings. biznisinfo.mk · finex.cz · www.reporter.gr · www.ot.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The S&P 500 achieved its third consecutive week of gains, advancing 0.4% for the week. biznisinfo.mk · bitcoinethereumnews.com · www.ot.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] U.S. retail sales for July showed an unexpected decline. biznisinfo.mk · bitcoinethereumnews.com · www.sbctv.gr · www.protothema.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Year-over-year earnings growth for S&P 500 companies is approximately 50%. biznisinfo.mk · www.reporter.gr · www.ot.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by approximately 0.2% on Friday. biznisinfo.mk · bitcoinethereumnews.com · www.ot.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The S&P 500 reached an intraday high of 7,816.70. biznisinfo.mk · www.reporter.gr · bitcoinethereumnews.com · www.newsbomb.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] AI-driven capital expenditures are expanding beyond technology into sectors like energy and infrastructure. finex.cz
[○ 1 SOURCE] The cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings (CAPE) ratio has surpassed 40 only once since 1999. www.fool.com