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S&P 500 YoY EPS Growth The median S&P 500 company EPS growth is expected to climb about 7% in Q4 2025, a sign of firmer earnings momentum and a more upbeat near‑term outlook. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Weekly Change in Equity Positioning Equity positioning saw its sharpest weekly pullback since “Liberation Day” in April—a dip many traders were quick to buy. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

Discretionary Investors Equity Positioning vs. S&P 500 EPS Growth Discretionary investors are betting on an earnings downturn that looks increasingly out of sync with the data. If that pessimism fades, risk appetite could roar back fast and push equities higher. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

S&P 500 Yearly Performance During Bull Markets History favors the bulls: since 1950, only once has an S&P 500 bull market ended in its fourth year—history therefore favors further upside over a transition to bear market. Image: Carson Investment Research Click the Image to Enlarge

Valuations – Market Values as a Proportion of World GDP Global equities have tripled their weight since the 1990s, jumping from 75% to above 200% of world GDP—an expansion that screams just how far valuations have run. Honestly, what could go wrong? Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Corporate Profits After Tax and U.S. Real GDP In America, corporate profits aren’t just numbers; they’re the oxygen for investment, jobs, and market gains. With such a tight link to the real economy, weaker profits often signal a downshift in momentum. Image: Real Investment Advice

S&P 500 Various Declines per Year Volatility is part of the market’s DNA; the real skill lies in how investors navigate the bumps to keep compounding. Image: Carson Investment Research

U.S. vs. Non-U.S. Equities Valuations vs. ROE Investors aren’t shy about paying a premium for U.S. stocks. The payoff? Superior returns on equity and earnings growth that few markets can match. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Share of Global Market Capitalization With 64% of the world’s equity market, the United States dominates global finance, drawing capital and setting trends that few others can match. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 and Margin Debt Now above $1 trillion, margin debt stands at just about 1/57th of the total U.S. equity market cap, up 35% from a year ago—still a far cry from the surges seen at past bubble highs. Market tone feels alert, not alarmed. Image: Fidelity Investments

Materials Group Positioning Sitting at the 65th percentile, positioning in materials signals confidence creeping back into the sector—without yet crossing into euphoria. Image: Deutsche Bank