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U.S. corporate earnings growth is on the road to zero

The article from Fortune discusses the stagnation of U.S. corporate earnings growth, highlighting that despite a robust economy, corporate profits have not seen significant increases. It points out that in the second quarter of 2019, S&P 500 companies experienced essentially zero earnings growth, a trend that has persisted for several quarters. Factors contributing to this include rising costs, trade tensions, and a strong dollar impacting multinational companies. The article also notes that while some sectors like technology continue to perform well, others such as manufacturing and materials are struggling. Analysts suggest that without a resolution to trade issues and other economic pressures, the outlook for earnings growth remains uncertain.

Read the Full Fortune Article at:
[ https://fortune.com/article/us-corporate-earnings-growth-zero/ ]