Corporate America has never been this upbeat about future profits
THE SO WHAT
Record corporate optimism heading into Q3 earnings means boards will greenlight more discretionary spend—AI, automation, and expansion projects that were stalled in 2024 are back on the table. Operators should use this window to push for strategic bets and lock in multi-year budgets before sentiment inevitably normalizes.
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