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Corporate Earnings Under Microscope as Markets Hover Near Record Highs

U.S. stocks held near record territory Tuesday as earnings season intensified, with companies facing heightened pressure to demonstrate profit growth. Major indices showed minimal movement while individual stocks reacted sharply to quarterly results.

Market Stability Amid Earnings Flood

U.S. stock markets maintained their position near record levels Tuesday as earnings season entered a crucial phase, according to market reports. The S&P 500 remained essentially unchanged in early trading, sitting just 0.2% below its all-time high set earlier this month, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq composite showed minimal movement.

by Sarah Collins
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JPMorgan Shifts Stance on Goldman Sachs, Cites Valuation Concerns and European Bank Appeal

JPMorgan has reportedly downgraded Goldman Sachs to neutral, citing its stock trading at fair value. Analysts suggest European investment banks present more attractive opportunities due to significantly cheaper price-to-book ratios.

Analyst Downgrade and Price Target Adjustment

JPMorgan has reportedly shifted its position on Goldman Sachs shares, according to recent analyst reports. Sources indicate that analyst Kian Abouhossein downgraded the investment bank from overweight to neutral, while simultaneously raising the price target to $750 per share from $625. This adjustment suggests approximately 2% downside from Monday’s closing price of $763.32, the report states.

by Darren Holt