Earnings winners have emerged stronger this season, defying the odds in the penultimate quarter of 2023. As businesses navigate through the complexities of the current economic landscape, a major shift towards easing input costs, cost controls, and operational efficiencies is paying many dividends. Moreover, a FactSet report at the end of January showed that, with 25% of S&P 500 companies disclosing fourth quarter (Q4) results, 69% exceeded EPS forecasts and 68% beat revenue expectations.The positive moment ...