10/10/2026
Stocks move higher in two ways. Companies earn more, or investors pay more for each dollar they earn.
In 2026 those two forces have been in a tug of war. Earnings growth has been exceptional while the market’s valuation has come down. The net result is an S&P 500 up 14% and near all-time highs.
But it's widely expected that earnings will slow in 2027. The question is whether the pace of growth slows more than investors expect.
This environment comes with risks, but also opportunities.
Range CIO Taresh Batra broke down what we’re watching as we enter the final quarter of 2026, and how investors can approach a high-earnings environment.