Earnings season shows strong performance, with majority of S&P 500 companies beating estimates

From Nasdaq: 2025-02-27 10:59:00

The fourth-quarter earnings season has shown notable acceleration, with over 90% of the S&P 500 companies beating consensus estimates. Earnings are up 13.6% on 5.5% revenue growth, with most equity ETFs performing well despite market volatility. Specific ETFs in focus include ONLN, XLF, BUG, and NERD, each gaining from strong earnings.

ONLN, focused on online retailers, has gained 3% with companies like Amazon and Alibaba driving growth. XLF, tracking the financial sector, added 1.2% with significant earnings beats. BUG, in cybersecurity, gained 5.2% with strong earnings growth. NERD, in video games, soared 10% with impressive earnings beat.

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