S&P 500 Companies Beat Earnings at a 75% Rate in Q4, Grew Profits 13.2%, and the Market Still Fell: The Paradox That Defines 2026
S&P 500 companies posted 13.2% blended earnings growth in Q4 2025 with a 75% beat rate, historically strong results. Yet the index logged two consecutive weekly losses. Here's why good earnings are no longer enough.