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There were more big healthcare outflows last week - BofA

April 16, 2024 12:24 PM EDT

In BofA's latest equity client flow trends note, analysts at the investment bank said there were equity outflows across client groups last week, with more big healthcare outflows.

The equity outflows continue to be led by single stocks. Last week Bank of America's clients were net sellers of US equities... More

UBS expects S&P 500 earnings growth at 7% to 9%

April 16, 2024 11:48 AM EDT

UBS analysts said in a note Tuesday that they expect S&P 500 earnings per share growth of 7% to 9% in the first quarter, consistent with its full-year target of 9% for 2024.

The investment bank remains neutral on US equities, meaning that investors should maintain allocations in line with their long-term financial... More

UBS: Broadening earnings growth signals support for stocks

April 16, 2024 8:16 AM EDT

Analysts at UBS said in a note Tuesday that the broadening of US earnings growth should underpin stocks.

The first-quarter US earnings season has kicked off with UBS noting there has been mixed results from several of America's largest banks.

The S&P 500 is trading at 20 times analysts' 12-month forward earnings forecast versus an average of closer to 15 times since 1985. Even after last week's setback, the... More