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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 1 MIN

Corporate Profits Soar, But Consumer Spending Slows

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Corporate profits soar, reaching unprecedented levels, with S&P five hundred companies on track for a 26% year-over-year earnings growth in Q1. Despite stripping out one-time boosts from tech giants, the growth remains strong at 18%. The median company outperforms expectations, with 64% beating both earnings and sales forecasts. However, consumer spending appears shaky, with signs of a K-shaped economy, potentially marking the peak for earnings growth this year. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/217325cf384d17bf

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