Earnings Season Keeps Getting Worse, Here's Why

The video discusses the current state of earnings expectations, highlighting that despite low expectations, earnings have continued to worsen over recent quarters. Analysts have adjusted their estimates downward, a practice known as sandbagging, to allow companies to potentially beat these estimates. The financial sector, particularly banks, faces significant challenges due to a flattening yield curve and market volatility. Cost-cutting measures are expected as revenues contract, impacting overall profits and earnings per share. The video emphasizes the importance of looking beyond immediate earnings to future quarters for signs of improvement.

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