S&P 500 sales growth is at a nearly 5-year high. Here’s what’s behind the surge.
Reported by MarketWatch · marketwatch.com · August 9, 2026
Energy companies in the S&P 500 have put up a 42.5% revenue gain in the second quarter, powering the index’s sales performance.
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