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Earnings vs. Election

There was much consternation about the stock market over the past year as investors realized that corporate profits actually shrunk for several quarters in a row. Yes, much of that earnings recession was tied to concentrated weakness in the oil patch...but that was not the sole problem.

The good news is that Q3 earnings results are finally showing signs of growth with more good tidings for what lies ahead. You can get the rest of the story in this new article by our Director of Research, Sheraz Mian:

Q3 Earnings Season: Best Growth in 6 Quarters

Earnings are not the only thing on investors' minds these days. The outcome of the election, and the proper investment strategy to implement, are still paramount considerations. So also consider reviewing this timely article from Jeremy Mullin:

Portfolio Strategy for 2016 Presidential Election

Best,

Steve Reitmeister

Executive Vice President, Zacks Investment Research

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