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Markets rarely ring a bell at turning points. They just get quieter, more selective, and harder to read.
That is where US equities sit as February begins. The S&P 500 is still hovering near record highs, but the tone has shifted. Leadership is narrowing. Earnings beats are no longer enough on their own. Guidance, capital discipline, and credibility around AI spending are doing the heavy lifting.
This week is a good example of how late-cycle markets behave. A dense earnings calendar, key economic data, and central bank meetings all arrive at once, yet the real story is not in the headlines. It is where money is quietly moving underneath them.
In today’s newsletter, we break down what actually matters in the week ahead. Which stocks are in focus, which sectors are gaining traction, and where the risks are starting to build as February tests market conviction.
Let’s get into it…
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