“Animal spirits” push stock valuations higher as fundamentals take a backseat
Historically, after valuations have expanded, earnings have tended to catch up.
- After a rocky start to the month, stocks climbed in January and pushed valuations higher.
- Some investors worry that rising multiples mean prices are bound to fall—but several signals suggest a positive setup for the year, especially for cyclical sectors.

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