After rising from 7.2% to 8.3% during the quarter, positive EPS surprises have driven the Q4 earnings growth rate for the S&P 500 higher to 12.1% today. FactSet VP Senior Earnings Analyst John Butters discusses this fifth straight quarter of double-digit growth for the index along with sector performance, domestic vs. international exposure, net profit margins, the increase in AI discussions on Q4 earnings calls, and analyst expectations for earnings growth in 2026.

Recorded February 4, 2026, at 12:00 pm ET.

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The numbers are in, and U.S. ETF flows in 2025 tell a nuanced story: active and income-oriented ETFs attracted headlines, but broad, low-cost vanilla strategies still dominated net inflows. Join Lois Gregson, Senior ETF Analyst at FactSet, and her guest Elisabeth Kashner, VP Director of Global Fund Analytics at FactSet, in this illuminating conversation. Elisabeth discusses the core theme of her popular annual market analysis along with the notable (and evolving) dynamics for AUM, flows, asset classes, fees, risk, and investment strategies. Lois also highlights Canadian ETF trends.

This episode was recorded on January 26, 2026.

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A number of macro trends are shaping credit and fixed income markets, including the growth of private credit, tight valuations, potential changes in Fed leadership and monetary policy, the end of quantitative tightening, persistent inflation, and new yield-seeking investment vehicles. What could these trends mean for the steepener trade? Listen in to our episode host Matt Barnes, Mid Office Specialist, and Pat Reilly, SVP, Senior Director of Mid Office Americas, as they discuss the current market landscape and implications for yield-curve positioning.

This episode was recorded on November 6, 2025.

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Since President Trump issued his executive order titled “Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors” on August 7, 2025, a top question is what happens next. In this episode we discuss how regulatory change, data transparency, and deal innovation are converging to reshape private market access for both institutions and individual investors. Listen in and stay updated on this important sector with host Jamil Sheppard, Head of the FactSet Content Intelligence Lab; Michele Lieber, FactSet Global Head of Government Affairs & Regulatory Strategy; Kendra Brown, FactSet Senior Director of Banking & Sell-Side Research; and Brooks McFeely, Founder & Chief Executive of MT Newswires, a FactSet partner firm.  

This episode was recorded on November 18, 2025.

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Growth is a top theme at this stage of the earnings season. FactSet VP Senior Earnings Analyst John Butters discusses the continued climb of the S&P 500 Q3 earnings growth rate, company beats, sector performance, net profit margin (near record-high levels), and EPS estimates for the next three quarters. John also highlights the number of mentions of tariffs, uncertainty, and government shutdown on earnings calls.

Recorded November 5 at 12:00 pm ET.

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How are financial firms using data, cloud, and AI to boost productivity and decision-making? In this episode of The Cloud View, Chris Ellis, FactSet’s Global Head of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, sits down with Junta Nakai, Databricks Global Head of Financial Services and Sustainability, to break down key strategies for modernizing data infrastructure and adopting AI-driven workflows, sharing critical insights shaping digital transformation across the industry. If you are ready to transform your firm's approach to data and AI, watch now to gain insights that will help you make more informed decisions about your technology roadmap and strategies.

This episode was recorded on October 6, 2025.

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As wealth management firms have scaled for growth over the years, many have accumulated numerous best-in-class technology solutions. That has resulted in unwieldy tech stacks, too many vendors, and disconnected systems. Join FactSet VP of Wealth Product Development Dan Vento and his guest, Greg King, FactSet Senior Director, Head of Wealth Management, for their discussion on streamlined tech for financial advisors and clients, the new potential for private market investments, and the use of AI to deepen client relationships and grow net inflows.  

This episode was recorded on October 17, 2025.

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FactSet VP Senior Earnings Analyst John Butters discusses S&P 500 Q2 earnings growth rates, sector performance, and highlights among the Magnificent 7. John also highlights the rate of S&P 500 companies discussing tariffs, uncertainty, and recession on earnings calls for Q2 relative to Q1 and analyst outlooks for the next three quarters and CY2025.

Recorded August 5 at 12:00 pm ET.

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With the passage of new laws in Congress and anticipated implementation by regulatory agencies in the coming months, Michele Lieber, FactSet’s Global Head of Government Affairs and Regulatory Strategy, discusses policy and legislative procedure with her guest Hugh Halpern, Director of the U.S. Government Publishing Office and former senior leadership and committee parliamentarian in the U.S. House of Representatives. Hugh highlights Congressional process and the GPO transition to digital content. Together they also discuss the Financial Data Transparency Act and the importance of well-structured and interoperable machine-readable data for communicating among regulatory agencies.

This episode was recorded on July 16, 2025.

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With the major insurers reporting second-quarter results, Associate Director of Insurance Content and former equity PM Stewart Johnson shares his latest analysis of the sector for portfolio managers and the sell side. He highlights the impacts of two persistent macro themes on investment income and combined ratios. Stewart also discusses the key takeaways from bank earnings calls and what investors should watch near term.

This episode was recorded on July 21, 2025.

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