The document provides an analysis of the 4Q EPS performance of S&P 500 companies, highlighting that 59% of companies beat EPS expectations with a weighted average beat of 1.3%. Banks showed decent EPS growth due to cost cuts and reduced litigation, while Health Care and Tech sectors also performed well. Energy and Materials sectors faced significant declines. The document also discusses analysts' adjustments to 1Q16 and 2016 EPS estimates, with notable cuts in Energy and Materials sectors.
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