Yahoo Finance·2026-01-15 13:02Group 1 - The fourth quarter earnings season has commenced with reports from Delta Air Lines and JPMorgan Chase, with more bank earnings expected later in the week [1][5] - Wall Street analysts predict an 8.3% earnings per share growth rate for S&P 500 companies in Q4, marking the 10th consecutive quarter of annual earnings growth if realized [2] - Analysts have increased earnings expectations for tech companies, which have been significant contributors to earnings growth in recent quarters, with a prior estimate of 7.2% for Q4 [3] Group 2 - The earnings season will test the improved stock market breadth observed at the beginning of 2026, with ongoing themes such as artificial intelligence and economic policies from the Trump administration influencing market dynamics [4] - Major financial companies scheduled to report earnings this week include Bank of New York Mellon, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley [5]