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Big news about companies' earnings! Many companies did better than expected, but some, like Nvidia, didn't meet high hopes. This affected the stock market, which is like a place where people buy and sell pieces of companies.
- Lots of companies made more money than people thought they would.
- Nvidia, a big tech company, had good results, but investors still weren't happy.
- Tariffs (taxes on imported goods) are worrying some businesses.
- Some companies predict they'll make less money in the future.
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| Percentage of S&P 500 companies exceeding earnings estimates | 77% |
| S&P 500 earnings growth | Almost 18% |
| Number of companies mentioning tariffs | 221 |
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