S&P 500 Q1 Earnings Jump 13.4% - SPY Investors Just Got Their Second Straight Double-Digit Surprise
1. S&P 500 achieves double-digit earnings growth for Q1, reaching 13.4%. 2. 78% of companies beat earnings estimates, above historical averages. 3. Healthcare and Financials drove strong earnings growth across sectors. 4. Analysts anticipate slight earnings growth slowdown in upcoming quarters. 5. ETF investors like IVV benefit from sustained performance of the S&P 500.