In this week's Markets With Megan episode, Megan Horneman, Chief Investment Officer at Verdence Capital Advisors, dives into the highly anticipated first-quarter earnings season. As the earnings season kicks off, Megan discusses the expected growth rate of 0.5% on a year-over-year basis, the slowest quarter of growth since the end of the earnings recession. 📈 This week is crucial as several tech giants, including a few of the "Magnificent Seven," are set to report earnings. These mega-cap tech companies' reports are significant. Without their earnings, the S&P 500 would actually see a decline in earnings on a year-over-year basis. For a more in-depth look at our full report on the earnings season, go to our website under the "Weekly Insights" section. 📊 Subscribe to our channel for regular updates and analysis from Megan Horneman and the Verdence Capital Advisors team. 🔔 https://youtu.be/rXO1PX7oHBA Disclaimer: material was prepared by Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC (“VCA”). VCA believes the information and data in this document were obtained from sources considered reliable and correct and cannot guarantee either their accuracy or completeness. VCA has not independently verified third-party sourced information and data. Any projections, outlooks or assumptions should not be construed to be indicative of the actual events which will occur. These projections, market outlooks or estimates are subject to change without notice. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied upon for, investment, accounting, legal, or tax advice. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and there can be no assurance that the future performance of any specific investment, investment strategy, or product or anynon-investment related content, made reference to directly or indirectly in these materials will be profitable, equal any corresponding indicated historical performance level(s), be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. You should not assume that any discussion or information contained in this report serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from VCA. Due to various factors, including changing market conditions and/or applicable laws, the co...