Stocks Open Higher. Upbeat Earnings Are Overshadowing Trade Fears, For Now.
Barronsยท2025-10-15 13:46
Core Points - Stocks opened higher on Wednesday, driven by positive earnings reports that mitigated concerns over U.S.-China trade tensions [1] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 300 points, or 0.6%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose by 0.7% and 0.8%, respectively [1] - Eight out of ten companies reporting earnings exceeded bottom-line expectations, indicating a strong earnings season [2]