Since the start of the rate hike cycle in 2022, regional business cycles have weakened, earnings growth has stagnated (S&P 500 2021-2024E EPS: $208-$225, ~2.5% CAGR), and the market has moved sideways averaging near our price target of 4,200 (2022 avg: ~4,100; 2023 avg: ~4,250). Equity concentration reached levels not seen since 1970s with a very narrow leadership, which is…
