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In the U.S., we believe mid-single digit top-line growth, higher-for-longer record margins, yield curve steepening, accommodative monetary conditions, and below-trend earnings will drive S&P 500 EPS growth over the next 18 months.
S&P 500-TSX earnings divergence has been visible since 2011 and could persist as weaker commodity prices weigh on the TSX EPS outlook. The lower Canadian dollar could be a silver lining, however, especially with resilient energy prices.
We are raising our S&P 500 EPS estimates to $108 (U.S.) for 2013 (up from $105) and $115 for 2014 (up from $112). For the 2013-2014 forecast period, we are looking for 18 per cent earnings growth for the S&P 500. Our 12 to18 month S&P 500 target moves up to 1,700 (was 1,550).
Our TSX earnings forecasts are now set at $825 (Cdn) for 2013 (down from $875) and $925 for 2014 (down from $950). We are looking for earnings growth of 12 per cent over the 2013-2014 forecast period. Our 12 to 18 month TSX target remains unchanged at 12,800.
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