Earnings Strength Persists as Automation, AI, and a Split Consumer Reshape Markets

Joe Hegener says corporate earnings remain strong despite an energy‑driven K‑shaped economy that continues to pressure lower‑income consumers. He highlights recent rotation as a rare opportunity in Microsoft (MSFT) and Amazon (AMZN), while pointing to major margin upside in healthcare and financials through automation. Hegener also cautions against further Fed rate hikes and explains why crypto remains speculative, even as blockchain technology supports the future of A.I.

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10 Apr 2026

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