Noticing that a lot of companies this earnings season didn't give any forward guidance. For retail investors like us, that makes it harder to tell whether an earnings report is actually good or bad. Institutions may have models to work with, but most of us end up reacting based on price moves or past numbers, which is not that reliable.
I'm wondering if this lack of guidance will lead to more short-term volatility going forward. Without a clear baseline, will markets start reacting more sharply to even minor surprises?