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S&P 500 Companies Issue Record Positive Earnings Guidance

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What happened

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According to FactSet, 72 S&P 500 companies issued positive guidance for their third-quarter earnings per share. This represents the highest count for any quarter since FactSet began tracking in 2006. Of the 116 companies that provided guidance, 62% pointed higher, which is significantly above the five-year average of 40%.

From fool.com

Why it matters

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FactSet credits the combination of positive guidance and upward revisions by analysts for raising its estimate for the S&P 500 index's third-quarter earnings. This trend in corporate forecasts is considered favorable for funds that track the index, such as the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.

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Who's involved

  • FactSetAmerican financial data company that tracked the corporate guidance.
  • S&PThe index whose constituent companies provided the positive earnings forecasts.
  • VanguardThe asset manager responsible for operating the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.
  • VOOThe Vanguard S&P 500 ETF that tracks the S&P 500 index.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Micron TechnologySpeculative

    Micron Technology might see increased demand for its products due to the strong positive guidance trend in the IT sector.

  • VOOSpeculative

    The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF might see increased investor confidence and demand for index funds.

  • VanguardSpeculative

    Vanguard could see increased Assets Under Management if demand for the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF rises.

Possible ripples

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