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[Morgan Stanley: U.S. Stock Market Pullback Opens Allocation Opportunities, Strong Earnings Support the Appeal of Cyclical Stocks] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on October 5, Morgan Stanley strategists stated that U.S. stock valuations have significantly declined since early summer. Against the backdrop of still robust earnings growth, the investment appeal of certain market sectors is increasing. The team led by Michael Wilson noted that this pullback has created a "better investment environment" for industries tied to the economic cycle with solid fundamental outlooks. Among these, the capital goods sector stands out, with its earnings expectations being revised upward, ranking among the top across industries. In a report on Monday, Wilson stated: "Following the recent valuation corrections, some asset-heavy sectors are starting to appear more attractive." Since mid-August, the rally in U.S. stocks has slowed. Rising bond yields have offset the boost from a strong earnings season, while companies are set to begin reporting third-quarter results in the coming weeks, with the market expecting earnings to remain robust. Bloomberg Intelligence data shows that analysts anticipate S&P 500 index constituent companies to report a 25% year-over-year increase in third-quarter earnings, following a 34% growth in the second quarter. Demand for artificial intelligence, record-breaking capital expenditures by cloud computing giants, and a strong macroeconomic environment have driven this earnings growth.

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