Earnings estimates have been following an unusual pattern this time around
MarketWatch· Bill Peters· Jul 12, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Analysts generally lower their estimates in the months before earnings. But thanks to the energy and tech sectors, expectations have actually climbed heading into second-quarter results.
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