Yahoo Finance·2026-01-16 21:41Group 1 - The fourth quarter earnings season is gaining momentum, initiated by major banks like JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs [1][2] - Upcoming earnings reports from notable companies include Netflix and Intel, with additional reports from United Airlines, 3M Company, D.R. Horton, Johnson & Johnson, GE Aerospace, Procter & Gamble, Abbott Laboratories, and Capital One scheduled for next week [2][6] - As of January 16, 7% of S&P 500 companies have reported fourth quarter results, with analysts estimating an 8.2% increase in earnings per share, marking the potential for the 10th consecutive quarter of annual earnings growth for the index [3] Group 2 - Analysts had initially expected an 8.3% increase in earnings per share for the fourth quarter, a decrease from the third quarter's 13.6% growth rate, but have since raised expectations, particularly for technology companies [4] - The earnings season is expected to 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 continuing to influence market dynamics [5]