A False Recession Signal Is Here: Analyst Torches Theory Around Industrial Stocks
Portfolio Pulse from Aaron Bry
Industrial stocks are being viewed as a potential recession sign, with the theory that struggling construction companies like Caterpillar Inc and Honeywell Inc could indicate a weak economy. However, Jessica Rabe, co-founder of Datatrek, argues that weakness in industrial stocks has not been a reliable recession indicator in the past. She also points out that much of the industrial sector's weakness comes from the top-10 holdings in the S&P Industrials Sector ETF, which are down more than 2% on average YTD. Lockheed Martin and RTX Corp, both top-10 holdings in the industrial sector ETF, are expected to see a significant regression in earnings in 2024 compared to 2023.

September 26, 2023 | 8:25 pm
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Lockheed Martin, a top-10 holding in the S&P Industrials Sector ETF, is expected to see a significant regression in earnings in 2024 compared to 2023.
Lockheed Martin is expected to see a significant regression in earnings in 2024 compared to 2023, which could contribute to the overall weakness in the industrial sector.
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RTX Corp, a top-10 holding in the S&P Industrials Sector ETF, is expected to see a significant regression in earnings in 2024 compared to 2023.
RTX Corp is expected to see a significant regression in earnings in 2024 compared to 2023, which could contribute to the overall weakness in the industrial sector.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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Caterpillar Inc is being watched as a potential recession sign, but this theory is disputed by Datatrek's co-founder.
While Caterpillar Inc is mentioned as a potential recession sign, the co-founder of Datatrek disputes this theory, arguing that industrial stocks have not been reliable recession indicators in the past.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
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Honeywell Inc is being watched as a potential recession sign, but this theory is disputed by Datatrek's co-founder.
While Honeywell Inc is mentioned as a potential recession sign, the co-founder of Datatrek disputes this theory, arguing that industrial stocks have not been reliable recession indicators in the past.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70