Ameriprise sees Q3 S&P 500 EPS up 29.5%, leaving stocks little room for disappointment

Ameriprise flagged Q3 earnings season as a key test for year-end equities with the S&P 500 near records and yields above 5%. Analysts forecast S&P 500 Q3 EPS up 29.5% year over year on revenue growth of 12.3%, leaving little room for misses. Expected profit growth concentrates in Energy up 114%, Information Technology up 65%, Communication Services up 51.5%. Focus areas: bank results for consumer credit stress, Big Tech for AI monetization amid rising capital costs, Energy for post-oil rally guidance. Ameriprise sees follow-through on earnings as essential for further gains, given a top-heavy market and mixed sector trends. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Ameriprise Financial Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 12, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)