Asset Allocation July 31
- **Q2 Earnings Growth Surge**: S&P 500 earnings growth accelerated to 33% (Q1: 25%), highest in 30 years; 8 of 11 sectors show double-digit growth (Energy 130%, Materials 54%, MCG & Tech 52%).
- **Sector Rotation & Diversification**: MCG & Tech’s contribution to S&P 500 earnings growth fell from 90% to 57%, signaling broadened growth beyond tech; non-tech sectors now driving momentum.
- **Record Margin Expansion**: S&P 500 margins hit a record 15.7% (from 15.2%), with Ex-MCG & Tech margins surging to near-record highs, indicating robust profitability beyond tech.
- **AI Dominance in Earnings**: AI and beneficiaries account for 53% of S&P 500 earnings growth (60.5% YoY vs.