Corporate earnings solid so far, despite threats from a slowing economy and sticky

Article Analysis: Highlights: 1. Strong Earnings Performance: First-quarter earnings are showing a 5.6% increase from the same period last year, with 78% of companies beating estimates by an average of 9.5%. 2. Resilient Consumer: Companies such as Visa and American Express are reporting stable consumer spending across different segments, contributing to the robust earnings performance. […]