Yahoo Finance·2026-01-23 13:14Group 1 - The fourth quarter earnings season is gaining momentum with reports from major financial institutions and tech companies like Netflix and Intel [1][2] - As of January 16, 7% of S&P 500 companies have reported fourth quarter results, with an estimated 8.2% increase in earnings per share, marking the potential for the 10th consecutive quarter of annual earnings growth [2] - Analysts had initially expected an 8.3% jump in earnings per share heading into the reporting period, a decrease from the previous quarter's 13.6% growth rate, with recent adjustments raising expectations particularly for tech companies [3] Group 2 - The earnings season is expected to test the improved stock market breadth observed at the start of 2026, influenced by themes such as artificial intelligence and economic policies from the Trump administration [4] - Key earnings releases this week include reports from United Airlines, 3M Company, D.R. Horton, Johnson & Johnson, GE Aerospace, Procter & Gamble, Abbott Laboratories, and Capital One [5]