US stocks wrapped up Monday with a mixed bag of results as investors braced for a high-stakes week dominated by Big Tech earnings. The Dow dipped slightly (-0.04%) while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged higher, fueled by optimism about corporate performance. 🚀
Tech giants like Alphabet (+2.8%) and Amazon (+1%) led the charge ahead of their earnings reports this week, while Tesla and Nvidia saw minor dips. Analysts are betting on a “better-than-feared” earnings season, with 85% of S&P 500 companies already beating expectations. 📊
Verizon stole the spotlight with a 4% stock surge after smashing Q2 forecasts, while Cleveland-Cliffs also delivered solid results. Sector-wise, communication services (+1.9%) and consumer discretionary stocks thrived, but energy and health sectors lagged. ⚡
CFRA Research’s Sam Stovall summed it up: “With expectations so low, results might surprise us all.” Investors are now glued to earnings reports from Tesla, Alphabet, and others this week—will Big Tech keep the rally alive? 🔍
Meanwhile, US officials reiterated their focus on tariff deadlines and deal quality, keeping markets on their toes. Stay tuned for more updates as earnings season hits full throttle! 🎢
