# BlackRock Investment Institute elevates U.S. equities to 'overweight' from 'neutral' The decision reflects confidence in robust corporate earnings, especially from the tech sector.

*business · news · 2026-04-13 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- BlackRock upgraded U.S. equities to 'overweight' from 'neutral' citing strong corporate earnings.
- Expected 2026 tech sector earnings growth has risen to 43% from last year's 26%.
- BlackRock believes rising oil prices will have a limited global economic impact.
- J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley also view current market dips as buying opportunities.

**Companies:** BlackRock, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley
**Countries:** United States, Iran

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