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Morgan Stanley explains why stocks aren't reacting to the high earnings beat rate

April 29, 2024 6:31 AM EDT

Despite earnings consistently surpassing earnings expectations, there have been muted price reactions in stocks, prompting analysts at Morgan Stanley to explore the underlying factors contributing to this apparent discrepancy in a note Monday.

The investment bank stated that unpredictable data and tough rate comparisons are challenging multiples in the near term.

"1Q earnings season has delivered a high beat rate with muted price reactions," said the bank in its... More