Gina Martin Adams on Profit Pressure Ahead

March 23, 2026
A female news anchor in a red blazer smiles while reporting remotely. The screen displays financial data showing a market rally, with S&P 500, NASDAQ-100, Dow Jones, and Russell 2000 futures all rising.

Gina Martin Adams joined Diane King on Schwab Network to discuss current economic conditions and the investing impact.

She noted that the inflation clock is ticking on S&P 500 profits; supply constraints and commodity price increases threaten margin expansion prospects for businesses, and consumers may start to pull back on discretionary spending while increasing spending on essentials. Earnings could face consequences of these shifts in the second half of this year.

Watch the full discussion here: https://schwabnetwork.com/video/why-tech-is-still-under-pressure-watching-finance-sector

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Gina Martin Adams, CFA, CMT

Chief Market Strategist, Shareholder

Gina Martin Adams, CFA, CMT, is the Chief Market Strategist for HB Wealth. With more than 25 years of experience at leading global financial institutions, Adams brings deep expertise in market analysis, thematic research, and translating complex economic trends into actionable strategies. She collaborates with HB Wealth’s investment team to deliver timely market perspectives, share actionable insights, and enhance the firm’s visibility as a leading voice in the industry. She contributes to advancing proprietary research, supporting the development of new investment products, and enhancing the client experience through thought leadership and education. She pursues a top-down perspective and model-based approach, leveraging fundamental, technical, and quantitative perspectives to inform investment decisions, and frequently presents her views in the media and at industry conferences, professional associations and investment organizations.

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