Industrials Lead S&P 500 Earnings Beat on Defense, AI Demand

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US industrial companies delivered the biggest earnings surprise of any sector last quarter, with profits topping estimates as defense demand, commercial aerospace and artificial intelligence-related capital spending powered results.

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Original article published by Bloomberg on March 16, 2026.
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