As we move into April, the dust is settling on fourth quarter 2023 earnings season, and, by most accounts, it was a success. According to data from FactSet, 73% of companies listed in the S&P 500 index exceeded their earnings estimates. Overall, earnings for the last quarter of 2023 grew 4% year-over-year, marking the second consecutive quarter of annualized growth. The communications services sector reported the strongest earings growth among the 11 sectors that comprise the S&P 500 at 45%. Successful Q4 2 ...