Constructive Vs. Worrisome Factors Influencing Asset Prices

<p>David Darst looks at constructive factors influencing asset prices, which he names as labor market strength, large 2022 corporate stock buybacks, March Consumer Confidence and Flash Composite PMI, and positive revenue and earnings from many leading companies. His top picks include CL, DE, COP, GOOGL. Darst notes the more worrisome factors weighing on asset prices include high inflation, and slowed economic and earnings growth.&nbsp;</p>