During the third quarter of 2014, the net margins peaked for S&P 500 companies. It clearly was a result of declining oil prices, also by the lack of revenue growth, and lack of the ability of companies to raise prices. It is interesting that on average, in an economic cycle, profit margins generally peak 2-3 years before a recession occurs.

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Market in a Minute 2016-5-10