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2023's bear market will test the many digital health startups strapped for cash.
  • Second-quarter earnings have been upbeat so far – with almost 4 in 5 companies exceeding expectations.
  • Earnings may continue to surpass Wall Street expectations, fueling the stock-market rally, according to State Street.
  • Chief investment strategist Michael W. Arone lists five reasons why earnings may continue to top estimates.

US second-quarter earnings reports have shown an upbeat trend so far, with almost 4 in 5 companies exceeding Wall Street expectations as of earlier this week.