<div id="readability-page-1">Communications services stocks grabbed the spotlight this week as Wall Street digested earnings reports from mega cap companies including Meta Platforms (META) and Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL). The communications services sector (XLC) gained over 18% so far this year, outperforming the 16% rise in the broader S&amp;P 500 Index. In this week's earnings recap...</div>

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<p>This week, 5 out of 7 communications services stocks reported earnings per share (EPS) wins, highlighting the sector's strong performance. Major companies like Meta Platforms and Alphabet contributed to the positive sentiment. The communications services sector (XLC) has gained over 18% this year, outperforming the S&P 500 Index, which rose by 16%.</p>

- Communications services stocks gained attention as Wall Street reviewed earnings from major companies like Meta Platforms and Alphabet.  
- The communications services sector has risen over 18% this year, surpassing the 16% increase in the S&P 500 Index.  
- This performance highlights the sector's strong position in the current market landscape.  

5 out of 7 communications services stocks deliver EPS wins this week: Earnings Scorecard