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S&P 500 Rebounds Amid Earnings Growth, Inflation Concerns Rise

11/15/2025

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The stock market fluctuated as the S&P 500 fell, then rebounded toward record highs.
S&P 500 components are projected to deliver double-digit earnings growth for a fourth straight quarter, with margins highest since 2009.
Analysts warn inflation is widening the economic divide by eroding purchasing power for lower-income consumers.
The Russell 2000 index, tracking smaller companies, posted losses as investors await earnings from NVIDIA Corporation, Walmart Inc., and Target Corporation.

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Story summary

The stock market fluctuated as the S&P 500 fell, then rebounded toward record highs.
S&P 500 components are projected to deliver double-digit earnings growth for a fourth straight quarter, with margins highest since 2009.
Analysts warn inflation is widening the economic divide by eroding purchasing power for lower-income consumers.
The Russell 2000 index, tracking smaller companies, posted losses as investors await earnings from NVIDIA Corporation, Walmart Inc., and Target Corporation.