Bloomberg Intelligence's 'Equity Market Minute' 10/2/2019

Gina Martin Adams from Bloomberg Intelligence discusses the upcoming S&P 500 earnings for the third quarter and their potential impact on stock prices. She highlights investor nervousness and compares the current situation to 2017, noting increased sensitivity to earnings misses in 2019. Analysts predict a 3% decline in earnings this quarter, but expect a 10% growth in 2020. Companies need to exceed expectations and boost confidence for stock prices to perform well.

What is the main focus of the upcoming S&P 500 earnings report?

• The impact of new regulations

• Investor nervousness and its effect on stock prices

• Technological advancements in the market

• The role of international trade agreements

How did investor reactions to earnings reports in 2017 differ from 2019?

• 2017 saw less importance placed on earnings reports

• 2019 had a positive reaction to earnings misses

• Earnings reports had no impact in 2017

• Investors were more optimistic in 2019

What is a key factor for companies to perform well in the short term according to the video?

• Increasing marketing efforts

• Reducing operational costs

• Beating earnings expectations

• Expanding into new markets

What are analysts forecasting for the S&P 500 earnings this quarter?

• No change

• A 3% decline

• A 5% increase

• A 10% decline

What is expected for the S&P 500 growth in 2020?

• A 5% growth

• A 20% decline

• A 10% growth

• No growth