Bloomberg Intelligence's 'Equity Market Minute' 10/2/2019

Gina Martin Adams from Bloomberg Intelligence discusses the upcoming S&P 500 earnings for the third quarter and their potential impact on stock prices. She highlights investor nervousness and compares the current situation to 2017, noting increased sensitivity to earnings misses in 2019. Analysts predict a 3% decline in earnings this quarter, but expect a 10% growth in 2020. Companies need to exceed expectations and boost confidence for stock prices to perform well.

What is the expected growth for the S&P 500 in 2020 according to analysts?

What must companies do to perform well in the short term according to the text?