Market Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 47.03 points (0.1020%) at 46138.77, breaking a four-session losing streak [1] - The market sentiment was largely driven by anticipation of Nvidia's quarterly earnings report, which is expected to have significant implications for the technology sector and overall market [1] Company Highlights - Nvidia (NVDA) led the gainers among Dow components, rising 1.83% as traders positioned themselves ahead of its earnings announcement [2] - Other notable gainers included Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) with a 1.36% increase and Caterpillar (CAT) up 1.33% [2] - Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Sherwin-Williams (SHW) both saw gains of 1.28% [2] Decliners - Boeing (BA) was the biggest laggard, dropping 2.97% [3] - Salesforce (CRM) followed with a decline of 2.36%, while UnitedHealth Group (UNH) fell by 1.93% [3] - Merck & Co. (MRK) saw a decrease of 1.62%, and Microsoft (MSFT) was down 1.47% [3] Market Sentiment - The mixed performance across sectors indicates a market grappling with individual company news and broader economic factors, particularly in anticipation of Nvidia's earnings [3]
[DowJonesToday]Dow Jones Edges Higher as Nvidia Earnings Take Center Stage