Yahoo Finance·2026-02-03 12:59Group 1 - The fourth quarter earnings season is ongoing, with major companies like Alphabet, Amazon, AMD, Qualcomm, and Palantir reporting results [1] - As of January 30, 33% of S&P 500 companies have reported their fourth quarter results, with an estimated 11.9% increase in earnings per share, marking the 10th consecutive quarter of annual earnings growth for the index [2][4] - Analysts had initially expected an 8.3% increase in earnings per share before raising expectations, particularly for tech companies, which have been significant contributors to earnings growth in recent quarters [4] Group 2 - Big Tech companies are setting the tone for the earnings season, with ongoing capital expenditures and themes such as artificial intelligence and economic policies continuing to influence market dynamics [5] - Upcoming earnings reports will include updates from companies like Disney, Chipotle, PepsiCo, Uber, and Snap, indicating a broad range of sectors being analyzed [5]