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Why investors should be wary of Wall Street's earnings season

Philip BakerAssociate Editor
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Wall Street will learn the hard way if reality bites and the latest set of numbers from US companies this reporting season aren't up to scratch.

While debate rages as to how healthy the US economy is – and therefore whether the Federal Reserve should hike rates any time soon – the reality of slower than expected earnings growth should also be enough to bring any rally to a shuddering halt.

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