BlackRock Sees Limited Upside for Stocks as Profits Stall and Risks Mount
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BlackRock warns U.S. corporate profits have plateaued along with the economy and don't fully reflect the macro damage expected.
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BlackRock remains underweight broad equities for the next 6-12 months but is bullish on mega-cap tech, healthcare, and Japanese stocks.
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Risks include loss of pricing power as pandemic spending normalizes and tight labor market keeping wages and inflation high.
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Stock valuations look elevated given higher bond yields, which offer more attractive income.
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Earnings growth expected to pick up this quarter after 3 quarters of flat or declining growth, but outlook cautious.
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