Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq flutter as investors eye earnings flood from GM, Netflix

Market Overview - US stock futures paused as Wall Street focused on quarterly results from major companies like General Motors and Coca-Cola [1] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite remained around the flatline at market open [1] Company Earnings - Investors are anticipating significant earnings reports, particularly from Netflix and General Motors [2] - General Motors raised its full-year profit outlook, leading to a surge in its stock price [2] - Coca-Cola's earnings exceeded estimates, resulting in a positive market reaction [2] - Netflix's upcoming results are being closely watched for insights into its advertising business and live programming [2] Trade Relations - Concerns regarding US-China trade tensions have diminished as negotiations are set to resume [3] - President Trump signed a rare earths deal with Australia, indicating a strategic move against China [3] - Trump expressed optimism about reaching a "fair deal" with President Xi of China during their upcoming meeting [3] Government Shutdown - The US government shutdown is now the third-longest in history, with no plans to end it despite growing economic pressures [4] - The shutdown has shifted focus to Federal Reserve speakers for insights on interest rate policies ahead of the upcoming meeting [4] Federal Reserve Insights - Fed Governor Christopher Waller is scheduled to speak, coinciding with the release of the September Consumer Price Index report [5] - The inflation data from the report could influence market expectations for a potential quarter-point rate cut [5]