Earnings live: Home Depot, Klarna stocks fall as impending Nvidia earnings rise to the forefront

Core Insights - The third quarter earnings season is showing positive results, with 92% of S&P 500 companies having reported earnings, and a projected 13.1% increase in earnings per share for Q3, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth [2][3] Group 1: Earnings Performance - Analysts had initially expected a 7.9% increase in earnings per share for Q3, indicating a significant upward revision in expectations as the quarter progressed [3] - If the projected 13.1% earnings growth holds, it represents an acceleration from the 12% growth rate reported in Q2 of this year [2] Group 2: Upcoming Reports - Key companies to watch this week include Nvidia and Walmart, alongside earnings reports from Palo Alto Networks, Home Depot, Lowe's, Target, TJX, and XPeng [4]