BlackRock Upgrades US Stocks on Robust Earnings and Easing War Risks

29 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 13

BlackRock has upgraded its outlook on US equities to overweight, citing strong corporate earnings and contained risks from the Iran conflict.
The asset manager highlighted robust profit expectations, especially in the technology sector, and limited economic impact from recent oil price surges.
BlackRock joins Citi and Morgan Stanley in turning positive on US stocks, as prospects for a lasting ceasefire and resilient earnings boost sentiment.

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