Spectacular Earnings Imply a Strong Market – Despite a June Swoon

The company logo on the Micron Technology Inc. offices in Shanghai on May 25, 2023. Aly Song/ReutersCommentaryMy favorite economist, Ed Yardeni, has reported that with 97% of the first quarter earnings now in, S&P 500 earnings are up a stunning 29.3% versus a year ago, with eight of 11 S&P sectors sporting double-digit earnings increases. Among the 3% of stocks left to report (about 15 names), Micron Technology (MU) has yet to announce its latest quarterly results, and the analyst community expects an astounding 910% surge in earnings, as well as 264% sales growth. If so, that will cap a stunning earnings announcement season.