This report highlights a market balancing record corporate profitability against the near-term headwinds of the AI capex boom. It provides specific ratings initiations for 3M, DuPont, Lennar, and Lincoln International.
Key Takeaways
- 1.S&P 500 valuations are supported by record-high profitability, but volatility is expected to persist due to narrow breadth and elevated leverage.
- 2.The AI capex boom creates a near-term headwind for mega-cap tech returns, though long-term productivity gains remain an upside driver.
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Authors
Chris HusseySarah Herr
Securities
LCLNMMMDDLEN
Themes
AI Capex ImpactS&P 500 ProfitabilityEnergy Mid-Cycle Fundamentals
Regions
North AmericaAsia PacificEuropeUnited StatesChinaJapan