Market Made Optimistic Assumptions on Trade War, Fed, Alpine's Hunt Says

The video discusses the anticipated 3% earnings growth for the next year and its implications for 2020. It highlights the importance of current earnings calls and the cautious approach of companies due to trade issues, affecting smaller companies more than larger ones. The discussion also covers market assumptions about future risks, including trade and Fed actions, and how these factors influence market dynamics.

What is the expected earnings growth for the third quarter of next year?

• 5%

• 10%

• 3%

• 7%

Why are earnings calls this quarter considered crucial?

• They reveal the annual revenue of companies.

• They announce new product launches.

• They provide insights into company strategies amid current market conditions.

• They determine the stock prices for the next year.

How do larger companies differ from smaller ones in handling trade-related issues?

• Smaller companies have more resources to manage these issues.

• Both are equally affected regardless of size.

• Larger companies are more affected due to their size.

• Larger companies can better absorb the impact due to their resources.

Which companies are currently less affected by trade issues?

• Retail chains

• Small tech startups

• Large tech companies like Google and Amazon

• Local manufacturing firms

What was the market's reaction to the employment numbers last week?

• Investors were pessimistic about future growth.

• The market declined sharply.

• There was a big rally due to the perfect employment number.

• The market remained unchanged.