What happened
MarketWatch reported on August 29, 2026, that the recent blistering pace of corporate earnings growth is unsustainable. The article, titled "Corporate earnings have been growing at a blistering pace. Here’s why that’s not likely to last," suggests that the current growth rate cannot continue.
Why it matters
A slowdown in earnings growth could have implications for stock prices and market performance, as investors often rely on earnings growth to justify valuations.