Growth Stocks Become Attractive as Market Earnings Growth Declines

• After a stellar rebound in 2021 of 48%, S&P 500 earnings growth is expected to slow considerably to 9% in 2022^*. 
• Going forward, earnings growth will likely revert to pre-pandemic levels (average 8% from 2011-2019) as global economic growth moderates. 

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