Core Insights - The third quarter earnings season is showing positive results, with 92% of S&P 500 companies reporting, and an expected 13.1% increase in earnings per share, 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 anticipated 13.1% earnings growth holds, it represents an acceleration from the 12% growth rate reported in Q2 [2] Group 2: Key Companies to Watch - Major companies such as Nvidia and Walmart are highlighted as key reports to watch this week, alongside earnings from Palo Alto Networks, Home Depot, Lowe's, Target, TJX, and XPeng [4]
Earnings live: Walmart raises outlook again, Nvidia stock jumps after blockbuster report