May 31, 2011

Expected Earnings, Sales And Profit Margins Are Under Squeeze

“Until now, equity prices were supported by better than expected earnings, sales and profit margins. But all three are under squeeze. With slow global economic growth, they’re going to surprise on the downside. We’re going to see the beginning of a correction that’s going to increase volatility and that’s going to increase risk aversion.” - in Bloomberg

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